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DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Resistance Tubes Due to Injury Hazard

Reported: September 27, 2017 Initiated: September 27, 2017 #17234

Product Description

This recall involves Fitness Gear resistance tubes used as upper and lower body workout equipment. The latex tubes were sold in blue, gray, green, orange, purple and red with gray handles. The tubes range in resistance from 5 pounds to 30 pounds and were sold individually and in kits of three, four or five resistance tubes. The resistance level is marked on the black strap between the handle and the tube. The recalled model numbers are: STA00560, STA00561, STA00562, STA00563, STA00564, STA00565, STA00566, STA00567, and STA00568.

Reason for Recall

The resistance tubes can break while in use and strike the user, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Fitness Gear resistance tubes used as upper and lower body workout equipment. The latex tubes were sold in blue, gray, green, orange, purple and red with gray handles. The tubes range in resistance from 5 pounds to 30 pounds and were sold individually and in kits of three, four or five resistance tubes. The resistance level is marked on the black strap between the handle and the tube. The recalled model numbers are: STA00560, STA00561, STA00562, STA00563, STA00564, STA00565, STA00566, STA00567, and STA00568.. Recalled by DICK's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa.. Units affected: About 207,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The resistance tubes can break while in use and strike the user, posing an injury hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 27, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17234.