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InjuryApril 17, 2014CPSC #14150

Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard

Brand
Product
Exercise Equipment
Units affected
170,000
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

This recall involves ISO7X isometric exercise devices. The device is about 3 feet long. It has hard plastic black handle grips on each end and two black nylon straps that extend down opposite sides of the center metal shaft. This recall only involves isometric exercise devices with black handle grips.

Hazard

The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury from impact to the user or bystander.

Injuries

The firm has received 10 reports of the handles breaking and the ejection of the internal spring coil and rod, including five reports of impact injuries that resulted in punctures and lacerations.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Sporting goods and other retail stores nationwide, Ontel direct response television and online at buyironbow.com, buyiso7x.com, getiso7x.com and iso7x.com from October 2009 through August 2011 for about $30.

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Ontel ISO7X Isometric Exercise DeviceOntel ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device
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