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Product recall · CPSCApril 27, 2009Serious
Leg Curl Fitness Machines
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com
The product
This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.
Details
- Units affected
- About 150
- Recall date
- April 27, 2009
- Brand
- Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
PL2100
Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
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: “Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard”
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