CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls
Published: February 16, 2006Recall ID: 06529Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
Product Description & Identification
The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.
Affected Products
Pilates Balls
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-abc-distributing-LLC-Announce-Recall-of-Pilates-Balls |
| Title | CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/31f74cd5858944d1a8524ff18f2290d6.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Pilates Ball |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received one report of a minor injury. |
| Products › Name | Pilates Balls |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,300 |
| Recall I D | 3398 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these pilates balls were notified directly about the recall. |
| Retailers › Name | Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9. |
| Recall Date | 2006-02-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump. |
| Distributors › Name | abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla. |
| Recall Number | 06529 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at ball.pilates@abcdistributing.com, or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-08-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |