CPSC2004-11-23
CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ab Lounge™ Exercise Products
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Hazard
When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Infomercial, Internet, catalog, and discount department and sporting goods stores, including Wal-Mart and Dicks Sporting Goods, nationwide since October 2003 for between $100 and $210.
Affected count
About 460,000
Injuries reported
Fitness Quest has received 15 reports of injuries, including lacerations, crushing and amputations to fingertips.
Manufactured in
China, Thailand
Products
Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate Exercisers
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Fitness-Quest-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Ab-Lounge-Exercise-Products-Don't want to check this manually?
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