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Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled August 17, 2010 · CPSC recall 10753 · Powertec

Recalled gym
Hazard
Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy
Customers should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The gym has black upholstery and either a black or yellow frame. The Powertec logo with the Workbench series name is printed on the removable bench. The models affected by this recall are WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B. Workbench Levergyms™ with model numbers WB-LS10 and WB-LS10B sold after February 2010 are not affected by this recall.

What to do

Customers should immediately stop using the product and contact Powertec to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

Contact

For additional information, call Powertec toll-free at (877) 525-5710 between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the firm at [email protected] or visit the firm's website at www.powertecfitness.com

Product
Leverage Gyms
Manufacturer(s)
Powertec, of Carson, Calif.
Retailers
Fitness equipment dealers nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $850.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →