CPSC2007-12-05
Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah
Hazard
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches
Consumer contact
For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.iconfitness.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Icon-Health--Fitness-Recalls-Inversion-Benches-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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