CPSCGeneral Alert
Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instruction...
Published: April 16, 2009Recall ID: 09196Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.
Affected Products
Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Fitness-Balls-Recalled-by-EB-Brands-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-New-Assembly-Instructions-Provided |
| Title | Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e55d9f6854224a3d8decb080a53f99e0.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Fitness Ball Packaging |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/067d55b76d944231944a3f86a382b642.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Fitness Ball |
| Hazards › Name | An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor. |
| Injuries › Name | EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises. |
| Products › Name | Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3 million |
| Recall I D | 5199 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball. |
| Retailers › Name | Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30. |
| Recall Date | 2009-04-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball. |
| Recall Number | 09196 |
| Manufacturers › Name | EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ebbrands.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |