Resistance Stretch Tubing Recalled by EB Brands Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled February 22, 2011 · CPSC recall 11138 · Resistance

Hazard

The handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund.

Units

About 29,700

Incidents / injuries

One report of an incident involving a bone injury.

Description

This recall involves Everlast Resistance Stretch Tubing, Everlast Pilates Stretch Tubing, Sportline Resistance Stretch Tubing and Pineapple Pilates Stretch Tubing, used for exercise and stretching. The tubing comes in yellow, blue or black with black handles. The words "2404", "2001 EB Sport Group" and "Made in China" are molded on the handles. A list of affected lot numbers is available on the firm's website.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund.

Contact

For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ebbrands.com

Product

Resistance Stretch Tubing

Imported by

EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York

Retailers

Sporting goods retailers from March 2010 through December 2010 for between $13 and $25.

Made in

China

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