Implus Footcare Recalls Perfect Fitness Resistance Bands Due To Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at WalMart

Perfect Resistance Bands

Date of Recall

2013-01-22

CPSC Release Number

13-100

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 446-7587

Units

About 75,600

Manufacturer

Dalps & Leisure Products Supply Corp, No. 5, of China

Importer

Implus Footcare, LLC, of Durham, N.C.

Sold By

WalMart, and online at www.perfectonline.com for about $13 to $17.

Problem/Hazard

The bands can detach from the mesh cloth loops posing an injury hazard to the user and those in the vicinity.

Injuries/Incidents

Twelve incidents were reported, 11 to the firm and one to CPSC, including injuries to the back, hand and eye. None of the injuries was serious and one required medical attention.

Description

The Perfect Bands are rubber tubes connected through a hole and secured by grommets to cloth sewn into loops. The bands can be used alone or in conjunction with optional handles, which are sold separately. The bands are approximately 40 inches long and are used for exercises described on the product packaging card and in a Workout Chart available on line on the product website. "Perfect Fitness" is printed on a tag on the cloth loop. UPC codes can be found on the package. The recalled bands are:

Perfect Band, Heavy 25 lb. resistance	Perfect Band, Very Heavy 30 lb. resistance	Perfect Band, Ultra Heavy 40 lb. resistance

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Implus Footcare for a refund or replacement product.

Consumer Contact

Implus Footcare at (800) 446-7587 select option 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.perfectonline.com/recalls

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