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Fit For Life Recalls SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands Due to Injury Hazard

U.S. CPSCInjuriesSold on WalmartOct 4, 2019
Recalled SPRI Resistance Bands-Ultra Heavy
Recalled SPRI Resistance Bands-Ultra Heavy
Recalled SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Band Packaging
Recalled SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Band Packaging

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The rubber resistance bands can separate from the handle and strike consumers, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled ultra-heavy resistance tubes immediately and contact Fit for Life for a refund in the form of an SPRI.com store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price or a free replacement resistance band.

Refund, Replace

Incidents & injuries

Fit for Life has received 10 reports of incidents. In six of the incidents, consumers received contusions, abrasions and lacerations.

Product description

This recall involves SPRI ultra heavy resistance tubes or bands used for exercising. They are black with nylon webbing and have SPRI printed on the handles in white. Some units have KN08/18, KN09/18 or KN10/18 printed on the handle. Model number 02-71669 is printed on the bottom of the packaging.

Sold on

Exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from August 2018 through July 2019 for about $10.

Contact the company

Fit for Life at 800-222-7774 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail [email protected] or online at www.Spri.com and click on Recall located at the top of the page for more information.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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