Consumer product recall

Decathlon Canada Inc. recalls DOMYOS DST 100 Training Strap

Starting date:
March 29, 2019
Posting date:
March 29, 2019
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Sports/Fitness
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Fall Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-69442

Affected products

DOMYOS DST 100 Training Strap

Product description

This recall involves the suspension strap used for a DOMYOS DST 100 cross trainer with model number 8360619. The compact and lightweight suspension strap is sold with a carrying bag.

The model number is written on the carabiner.

Hazard identified

The carabiner can break in some situations, posing a fall hazard.

As of March 27, 2019, the company has received no reported incidents or injuries in Canada. In Europe, 17 incidents of the product breaking have been reported, some resulting in minor injuries.

Number sold

Approximately 496 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold

The affected products were sold from January 1, 2016 to December 24, 2018.

Place of origin

Manufactured in China.

Companies

Manufacturer
Decathlon SA
Villeneuve d'Ascq
FRANCE
Distributor
Decathlon Canada Inc.
Brossard
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products. Consumers can repair the product themselves by watching the following video, exchange it at a Decathlon store for a compliant product or return it to a Decathlon store for a refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Decathlon by telephone at 1 (450) 500-3000 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.

Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.