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Product recall · CPSCApril 16, 2009Serious
Fitness Balls
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What’s wrong
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ebbrands.com
The product
This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3 million
- Recall date
- April 16, 2009
- Brand
- EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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