CPSC2002-05-16
CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Hazard
The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.
Sold at
Sporting good stores, web sites, catalogs, and direct sales sold this exercise machine nationwide, from June 1997 through October 2001, for between $180 and $200.
Affected count
About 310,000
Injuries reported
CPSC and Fitness Quest have received about 400 reports of the handles and cables on these exercise machines breaking, resulting in 30 reports of injuries, including lacerations and abrasions.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, Thailand, China
Products
Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.fitnessquest.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Fitness-Quest-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Total-Gym-Exercise-MachinesDon't want to check this manually?
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