CPSC2003-04-29
CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers
DCD Incorporated, of Malibu, Calif.
Hazard
Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.
Sold at
Home Shopping Network (HSN) sold the exercise units in September 2002, for about $89.
Affected count
About 9,500
Injuries reported
DCD Incorporated is aware of 139 complaints related to the potential weld failure, of which 11 involve injuries to the wrists, back and head, when consumers fell from the seat.
Manufactured in
Malaysia
Products
Ab Swing exercise units
Consumer contact
For more information, contact DCD Incorporated at (866) 473-0164, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm PT.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-DCD-Incorporated-Announce-Recall-of-ExercisersDon't want to check this manually?
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