CPSC2009-04-27
Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard
Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
Affected count
About 150
Injuries reported
Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Leg Curl Machines
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Leg-Curl-Fitness-Machines-Recalled-by-Paramount-Fitness-Due-To-Crushing-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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