FreeMotion Fitness Inc. Recalls Exercise Machines - Weights Can Unexpectedly Drop, Hit Users
Recall 07001 · Oct 3, 2006 · FreeMotion Fitness Inc.
5,600
units affected
5,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07001
- Date
- Oct 3, 2006
- Company
- FreeMotion Fitness Inc.
- Units affected
- 5,600
- Product
- FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines with model numbers GZFM6006 and GZFM6024. The recalled machines can be identified by the name Cable Cross located on the upper frame. The FreeMotion Cable Cross machines are used to exercise by pulling on cables on each side of the machine to raise a series of weight plates. The arms where the cables enter the machine can be moved through an arc using 13 position points spaced from straight down to straight up. An enclosed weight stack is situated directly in front of the user for selection of the amount of weight to be raised.
What can happen
The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. Falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these machines and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- FreeMotion has received nine reports of consumers receiving contusions to the head and shoulders from falling weights after pins disengaged.
- Sold at
- Exercise specialty stores nationwide and through direct sales from FreeMotion from December 1999 through May 2006 for between $3,750 and $4,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled freemotion cable cross and dual cable cross exercise machines?
Consumers should stop using these machines and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. Falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines.
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.