Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
Recall 09196 · Apr 16, 2009 · EB Brands
3,000,000
units affected
3,000,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09196
- Date
- Apr 16, 2009
- Company
- EB Brands
- Units affected
- 3,000,000
- Product
- Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
The fix
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
- Sold at
- Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bally total fitness, everlast, valeo and body fit fitness ball?
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
What is the hazard?
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.