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InjuryMay 20, 2015CPSC #15140

Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
100
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.

Hazard

The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.

Photos

Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches
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