Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard
Perfect Pullup
Recall Date: February 17th, 2011 Type: Excercise Equipment Units: About 7,000 Hazards:
The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user. Remedies:
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact Perfect Fitness to order a free handle replacement kit.
Description
This recall involves Perfect Pullup, an adjustable height pull-up bar that is installed in a doorway with screw-in holders. The recalled handles have a rectangular shape, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The recalled models were manufactured between December 2007 and April 2008.
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Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 974-7733 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website atwww.perfectonline.com/handleexchange
Injuries:
Perfect Fitness received approximately 2,200 reports of cracking of the original handles, with 38 complaints of injuries that included bruises, strains and sprains.
Retailers:
Sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites and on Amazon.com from January 2008 through present for about $90.