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Ontel Recalls Isometric Exercise Devices Due to Projectile Hazard
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers should
stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to
resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: ISO7X Isometric Exercise Device
Hazard: The handle grips on each end can break during use and cause
parts to be forcefully ejected from the shaft, posing a risk of injury
from impact to the user or bystander.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Ontel Products Corporation at (800) 245-0511 from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at
www.ontel.com and click on "ISO7X Recall Notice" for more information
or send an email to help@ontel.com.
Photos are available at
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Ontel-Recalls-Isometric-Exercise-Devices/
Recall Details
Units: About 170,000
Description: This recall involves ISO7X isometric exercise devices.
The device is about 3 feet long. It has hard plastic black handle
grips on each end and two black nylon straps that extend down opposite
sides of the center metal shaft. This recall only involves isometric
exercise devices with black handle grips.
Incidents/Injuries: The firmhas received 10 reports of the handles
breaking and the ejection of the internal spring coil and rod,
including five reports of impact injuries that resulted in punctures
and lacerations.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ISO7X
isometric exercise device and contact Ontel Products to receive
instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Sold by: Sporting good and other retail stores nationwide, Ontel
direct response television and online at buyironbow.com, buyiso7x.com,
getiso7x.com and iso7x.com from October 2009 through August 2011 for
about $30.
Importer: Ontel Products Corp., of Fairfield, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline Contact us at this toll-free number
if you have questions about a recall: 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime Call to get
product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe
products.
Media Contact Please use the phone numbers below for all media
requests. Phone: (301) 504-7908 Spanish: (301) 504-7800
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