CPSCGeneral Alert
ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Published: April 28, 2010Recall ID: 10210Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves the Nordic Track Revitalize Inversion Bench 2.0 model 831.14895.0, Gold's Gym Inversion System models GGBE0867.0 and GGCCBE0867.0 and Weider Club Inversion System model WEBE0878.0. The model number is located under the backrest of the bench. The inversion systems consist of a frame with a backrest, headrest and leg clamp assembly.
Affected Products
Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/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/s3fs-public/10210a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Model 831.14895.0 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10210b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Model WEBE0878.0 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/10210c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | GGBE0867.0 & GGCCBE0867.0 |
| Hazards › Name | The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 33,000 |
| Recall I D | 208 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting good stores, Walmart, Sears and other retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $200 and $300. |
| Recall Date | 2010-04-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the Nordic Track Revitalize Inversion Bench 2.0 model 831.14895.0, Gold's Gym Inversion System models GGBE0867.0 and GGCCBE0867.0 and Weider Club Inversion System model WEBE0878.0. The model number is located under the backrest of the bench. The inversion systems consist of a frame with a backrest, headrest and leg clamp assembly. |
| Distributors › Name | ICON Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah |
| Recall Number | 10210 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |