CPSC2008-07-24
Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business.
Hazard
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Cycle immediately, and owners should contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.
Sold at
F.A.I. to health clubs and specialty fitness dealers nationwide from 1997 through 2000. The bicycles were not sold directly to consumers.
Affected count
About 20,000
Injuries reported
Reebok International Ltd. has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Reebok International Ltd. at (800) 382-3823 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.reebok.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Reebok-International-Ltd-Recalls-Exercise-Cycles-Due-to-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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