CPSC2006-10-03
FreeMotion Fitness Inc. Recalls Exercise Machines - Weights Can Unexpectedly Drop, Hit Users
FreeMotion Fitness Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.
Hazard
The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. Falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these machines and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Exercise specialty stores nationwide and through direct sales from FreeMotion from December 1999 through May 2006 for between $3,750 and $4,500.
Affected count
About 5,600
Injuries reported
FreeMotion has received nine reports of consumers receiving contusions to the head and shoulders from falling weights after pins disengaged.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines
Consumer contact
Call FreeMotion Fitness Inc. at (800) 201-2109 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's Web site at www.freemotionsfitness.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/FreeMotion-Fitness-Inc-Recalls-Exercise-Machines---Weights-Can-Unexpectedly-Drop-Hit-UsersDon't want to check this manually?
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