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Target Recalls to Repair Embark Resistance Cords Due to Injury Hazard
What You Should Do
Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.
Consumers should immediately stop using the resistance cords and remove the door anchor strap before resuming use or contact the company to receive instructions to repair the cords to eliminate the hazard. Options: New Instructions, Repair
Affected Products
This recall involves Embark brand individual resistance cords and cord kits listed below. The resistance bands are made of green, blue or black rubber with black foam handles and a door attachment. A strap of nylon webbing is looped onto the band with a plastic ball attached or encased that serves as a door anchor. "Embark" is printed on either the black strap attached to the foam handle or on the middle of the rubber cord itself. Style Description: Embark Light (tension) Resistance Cord (green) Embark Medium (tension) Resistance Cord (blue) Embark Heavy (tension) Resistance Cord (black) Embark Resistance Cord kit (set of 3 cords in green/blue/black stored in a mesh bag)
Why Was This Recalled?
A black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord's door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Where Was This Sold?
Distribution information not available.
About Target stores nationwide and Target.com from July 2009 through August 2011 for between $10 and $20.
Target stores nationwide and Target.com from July 2009 through August 2011 for between $10 and $20. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.
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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report