Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 08109 · Dec 5, 2007 · Icon Health & Fitness
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08109
- Date
- Dec 5, 2007
- Company
- Icon Health & Fitness
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nordic track and reebok inversion benches?
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
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.