Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard

Recall Date
2015-05-20
Manufacturer
Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Units Affected
100

Products Involved

Weight bench

Hazard

The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.

Reported Injuries

None reported

Sold At

Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.

Manufactured In

China

Full Recall 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.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28