CPSC2006-01-10
LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Recall of Pilates Balls
LTD Commodities, of Bannockburn, Ill.
Hazard
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these Pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.
Sold at
Catalogs nationwide from August 2005 through September 1, 2005 for about $9.
Affected count
About 34,600
Injuries reported
The firms have received four reports of minor bodily injuries.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Pilates Balls
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact either LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 or The Lakeside Collection toll-free at (866) 847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit their web sites at www.ltdcommodities.com or www.lakeside.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-LTD-Commodities-and-The-Lakeside-Collection-Announce-Recall-of-Pilates-BallsDon't want to check this manually?
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