The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19127·Announced 2019-05-23

DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Ethos Pull-Up Assist Due To Laceration Hazard

DICK'S Sporting Goods is recalling Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment because a plastic clip can break, posing a laceration hazard. Seven reports of equipment breaking resulted in six lacerations.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (six lacerations, two requiring medical intervention), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe systemic harm.

Plain-English summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is recalling the Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment due to a laceration hazard. The equipment, used for assistance during pull-ups, consists of three red resistance bands connected with a nylon web band, a plastic clip, and a metal carabiner. The plastic clip on the nylon web band can break, posing a laceration hazard to users.

The firm has received seven reports of equipment breaking, resulting in six lacerations. One incident required the consumer to receive stitches, and another required the consumer to receive staples. About 10,000 units were sold at DICK'S Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online from March 2017 through February 2019 for around $35. The product was manufactured in China by Impex Inc., of Pomona, Ca.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ethos Pull-Up Assist and return it to the nearest DICK's Sporting Goods store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund, and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit. For more information, consumers can contact DICK’S Sporting Goods toll-free at 877-846-9997 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit dicksportinggoods.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Ethos Pull-Up Assist
Manufacturer
Impex Inc., of Pomona, Ca.
Category
Consumer Product — Fitness Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 889751549392

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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