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CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard

Date: April 26, 2006
Company: Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should contact Hoist Fitness to see if their bench's serial number is included in this recall. If it is, stop using the recalled exercise bench and arrange to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who own the Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" should contact Hoist to return the bench for a full refund.

Affected Products

The recalled exercise benches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have white, gray, or black steel bases, with a black vinyl bench seat and backrest. The Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench," "Folding Flat Bench," and "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" are included in this recall. Although the bench names and model numbers do not appear on the benches, the serial number is located on a white sticker behind the seat of the bench. Only benches with certain serial numbers are included in this recall. Name of Product Model Number Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" HF-140 HF-142 BodyGear by Hoist "5-Position Fold-Up Bench" BG-141 BG-143 Hoist "Folding Flat Bench" HF-4163 Hoist "Folding Ab-Crunch Bench" HF-4262

Why Was This Recalled?

The bench's front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their fingers entrapped between the front and back frame assemblies. This poses laceration and amputation hazards.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear, of San Diego, Calif.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report