CPSC2010-04-28
ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
ICON Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah
Hazard
The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Sporting good stores, Walmart, Sears and other retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $200 and $300.
Affected count
About 33,000
Injuries reported
ICON Health & Fitness has received 75 reports of incidents involving the strap breaking or the ankle clamp releasing, including 23 injuries, some of which were to the head and neck.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact ICON Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.iconfitness.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/ICON-Health--Fitness-Recalls-Inversion-Benches-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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