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CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard

CPSC recall 06149. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

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.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

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.

CPSC recall 06149 has the recall date 26 Apr 2006. The notice names the firm Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear. The recall has about 48,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Exercise Machines/Equipment.

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CPSC recall 06149: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Hoist has received two reports of injury, one consisting of a hand laceration and the other consisting of a partially amputated finger.
Units48,000
Description
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
ProductHoist Exercise Benches, About 48,000, Exercise Machines/Equipment
Sold atSpecialty dealer stores and large sporting goods retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through January 2006, for between $100 and $300.
ManufacturerHoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
48,000Median of 2006: 15,200
CPSC recalls of 2006
319
Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
9%
Recalls of 2006 in the category Exercise Machines/Equipment
3%
Recalls on the register that name Hoist Fitness Systems Inc., also does business as Body Gear
1

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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 06149. https://recallregister.com/product/3260-cpsc-hoist-exercise-benches-recalled-for-finger-entrapment-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 06149 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Hoist has received two reports of injury, one consisting of a hand laceration and the other consisting of a partially amputated finger.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Specialty dealer stores and large sporting goods retailers nationwide, from February 2004 through January 2006, for between $100 and $300.
How many units are in CPSC recall 06149?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 48,000
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China