Target Embark Exercise Band Lawyer

Target has recalled the Embark Exercise Band after receiving reports that the anchor can unexpectedly release, snap toward the user, and cause severe injuries. We are aware of at least 13 incidents in which a user was struck by an Embark Resistance Band and suffered eye injuries, permanent vision loss, facial fractures, hand injuries, and more.

Do I Have a Target Embark Exercise Band Lawsuit? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If you or a loved one was injured by the Target Embark Exercise Band, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Target Embark Exercise Band lawsuit in Texas.

What is the Embark Exercise Band?

Embark is a brand of exercise bands (also known as “resistance bands”) that are used in at-home strength training. The bands are made of green, blue, or black rubber with different resistance tensions. Users are instructed to anchor the bands to a door with a plastic ball, and then pull on black foam handles. The products were sold in Target retail stores and online at Target.com from July 2009 until August 2011 for $10-20.

Eye Injuries Lead to Embark Resistance Band Recall

In September 2011, Target and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of nearly 450,000 Embark Exercise Bands because a “black plastic ball attached to the resistance cord’s door anchor can unexpectedly release and strike the user.” There have been at least three reports of eye injuries, including two that resulted in permanent vision loss.

Products involved in the recall include:

• Embark Light (tension) Resistance Cord (green)
• Embark Medium (tension) Resistance Cord (blue)
• Embark Heavy (tension) Resistance Cord (black)
• Embark Resistance Cord kit (set of 3 cords in green/blue/black stored in a mesh bag)

Case Report of Exercise Band Eye Injury

On March 8, 2011, a 35 year-old female reported the following incident to the CPSC (Click Here — WARNING: Graphic Images):

“During a pull up sitting on the floor, the door opened and the ball catapulted and hit me square in the right eye. … It caused a broken lower eye socket, a traumatic cataract, traumatic glaucoma, corneal damage and mydriasis. I have undergone 2 surgeries, one an implant to correct the fracture, and one cataract removal and pupil cerclage. I most likely will need to have glaucoma surgery and a corneal transplant. I am functioning well and can see decent since the surgery, but my eye is plagued by constant inflammation and general achiness. It just isn’t the same.”

Exercise Bands Linked to Permanent Eye Injury, Vision Loss

Injuries associated with the Embark Exercise Band include:

• Hand injury
• Eye injury
• Permanent vision loss
• Inflammation of the eyes
• Facial fractures
• Chronic pain
• Need for surgery
• Permanent disability or disfigurement
• And more

Do I have a Target Embark Exercise Band Lawsuit in Texas?

Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged.

Collen’s amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas.”

The Clark Firm has assembled a team of trial lawyers with more than 100 years experience, participation in over 600 jury trials and $60 million in verdicts and/or settlements. Please use the form below to contact us for a free Target Embark Exercise Band lawsuit review.