DICK’S Sporting Goods Recalls Ethos Pull-Up Assist Due To Laceration Hazard
Name of product:
Ethos Pull-Up Assist
Hazard:
The plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Recall date:
May 23, 2019
Units:
About 10,000
Consumer Contact:
DICK’S Sporting Goods toll-free at 877-846-9997 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at dicksportinggoods.com and click on “Recalls” on the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves the Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment used for assistance during pull ups. The equipment consists of three red resistance bands which are connected with a nylon web band with a plastic clip and metal carabiner that are placed under the users’ feet while performing a pull up. The word ETHOS appears in red on the black nylon web connector, and the style number ETHA200 and UPC number 889751549392 appear on the packaging.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ethos Pull-Up Assist and return it to the nearest DICK’s Sporting Goods store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received seven reports of equipment breaking, resulting in six lacerations. One incident required the consumer to receive stiches, another required the consumer to receive staples.
Sold At:
DICK’S Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at DicksSportingGoods.com from March 2017 through February 2019 for around $35.
Importer(s):
Impex Inc., of Pomona, Ca.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
19-127
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