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Product recall · CPSCDecember 5, 2007Serious
Icon Health & Fitness Inversion Benches
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.iconfitness.com
The product
The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench.
Details
- Units affected
- About 22,000
- Recall date
- December 5, 2007
- Made or distributed by
- Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.
831.14595.0RBBE1996.0
Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.
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: “Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard”
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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