DICK'S Sporting Goods Recalls Ethos Pull-Up Assist Due To Laceration Hazard
Recalled 2019-05-23. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 10,000Units
2019-05-23Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Ethos Pull-Up Assist equipment used for assistance during pull ups. The equipment consists of three red resistance bands which are connected with a nylon web band with a plastic clip and metal carabiner that are placed under the user's feet while performing a pull up. The word ETHOS appears in red on the black nylon web connector, and the style number ETHA200 and UPC number 889751549392 appear on the packaging.
- The hazard
- The plastic clip on the nylon web band that is attached to the resistance band with a carabiner can break, posing a laceration hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received seven reports of equipment breaking, resulting in six lacerations. One incident required the consumer to receive stiches, another required the consumer to receive staples.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ethos Pull-Up Assist and return it to the nearest DICK's Sporting Goods store. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund and consumers without a receipt will receive a store credit.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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