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Recall of Exercise Benches
Hoist Exercise Benches
Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the manufacturers named below,
today announced voluntary recalls of the following consumer
products. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Hoist Exercise Benches
Manufacturer: Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does
business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The bench’s front frame assembly (with the foot
rest) can fail to lock into place allowing users who grab
the bench to position themselves to get their fingers
entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies.
This poses laceration and amputation hazards.
Incidents/Injuries: Hoist has received two reports of
injury, one consisting of a hand laceration and the other
consisting of a partially amputated finger.
Description: The recalled exercise benches are free-
standing and typically used for free weight workouts.
They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black
vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist “5 Position
Fold-Up Bench,” “Folding Flat Bench,” and “Folding Ab-
Crunch Bench” are included in this recall. Although the
bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches,
the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the
seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers
are included in this recall.
Name of Product Model Number
Hoist “5 Position Fold-Up Bench” HF-140 HF-142
BodyGear by Hoist “5 Position Fold-Up Bench” BG-141
BG-143
Hoist “Folding Flat Bench” HF-4163
Hoist “Folding Ab-Crunch Bench” HF-4262
Sold at: Specialty dealer stores and large sporting goods
retailers nationwide from February 2004 through January
2006 for between $100 and $300.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if
their bench’s serial number is included in this recall.
If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and
arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own
the Hoist “Folding Flat Bench” should contact Hoist to
return the bench for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Hoist toll-free at (866) 849-4797 anytime, or visit the
firm’s Web site at www.hoistfitness.com or
www.bodygearfitness.com -- consumers can also e-mail the
firm at benchrecall@hoistfitness.com or
benchrecall@bodygearfitness.com
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