Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 15140. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.
CPSC recall 15140 has the recall date 20 May 2015. The notice names the firm Valor Athletics. The recall has about 100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Exercise.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 100 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights. |
| Product | Weight bench, 100, Exercise |
| Sold at | Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300. |
| Importer | Valor Athletics Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 100Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Exercise
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Valor Athletics
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15140The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15140. https://recallregister.com/product/6398-valor-athletics-recalls-olympic-weight-bench-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 15140 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15140?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15140?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
100