The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break
May 20, 2015Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.Valor Athletics of St. Petersburg, Fla., is recalling about 100 weight benches
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads.
They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.
The benches, manufactured in China, were sold at Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014, to September 2014, for about $300.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.
Consumers may contact Valor Fitness toll-free at (844) 277-1641 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, or by email at Info@valorfitness.com or online at www.valorathleticsinc.com.