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

Recall date

September 27, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17234

Brand / firm

DICK's Sporting Goods, of Coraopolis, Pa.

Sold / distributed

DICK's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at DicksSportingGoods.com from September 2015 through August 2017 for between $15 and $80.

Why it was recalled

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

What 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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.