Powertec Recalls Weight Workbenches Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 13096. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The weld on the backrest adjustment brackets of the weight workbench can break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free safety retrofit repair kit. Consumers can also return the product for a full refund.
CPSC recall 13096 has the recall date 16 Jan 2013. The notice names the firm Powertec. The recall has about 565 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Exercise Machines/Equipment.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Powertec is aware of one incident involving a minor injury. |
|---|---|
| Units | 565 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | The recalled workbenches are free-standing and typically used for free weight workouts. They have black, square tube, steel bases with a jet black, vinyl, adjustable bench seat and backrest. "Powertec" is embossed on the backrest pad and printed on a sticker located on the upright or the base frame of the workbench. Model names and numbers included in this recall are listed in the table below. The model name and number are located on the product's packaging. Model Name Model Number Key Features Workbench Multipress with Isolateral Arms WB-MP11 Multi-press component and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Olympic Bench WB-OB11 Adjustable bench rack and optional leg lift attachment Workbench Utility Bench WB-UB11 Optional leg lift attachment |
| Product | Weight Workbenches, About 565, Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Sold at | Specialty fitness stores nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from September 2011 to May 2012 for between $299 and $549. |
| Importer | Powertec, Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 565Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Exercise Machines/Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Powertec
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2010 | Powertec Recalls to Repair Leverage Gyms Due to Injury Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 13096The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 13096. https://recallregister.com/product/1293-powertec-recalls-weight-workbenches-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13096 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Powertec is aware of one incident involving a minor injury.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty fitness stores nationwide and online at www.powertecfitness.com from September 2011 to May 2012 for between $299 and $549.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13096?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13096?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 565