Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard

Recall date

May 20, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15140

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

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

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.