CPSCGeneral Alert
Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Published: December 5, 2007Recall ID: 08109Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench.
Affected Products
Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Icon-Health--Fitness-Recalls-Inversion-Benches-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/346e53b590fc487099fef069ba8e6cd6.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Nordic Track Inversion Bench |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8e6ab05499c54c07b6bf9a710fd1fa8c.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Reebok Inversion Bench |
| Hazards › Name | The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain. |
| Products › Name | Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 |
| Recall I D | 4131 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench. |
| Distributors › Name | Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah |
| Recall Number | 08109 |
| Consumer Contact | For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.iconfitness.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |