Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08340 · Jul 24, 2008 · Reebok International Ltd.
20,000
units affected
20,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08340
- Date
- Jul 24, 2008
- Company
- Reebok International Ltd.
- Units affected
- 20,000
- Product
- Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The Reebok Studio Cycle is an upright exercise bike used primarily in fitness centers and other institutional settings. The recalled bicycle is black with silver cranks. The unit has an internal belt drive. The base of the bicycle is a single piece that is welded to the frame. The legs are two straight horizontal bars with rounded edges. There is a logo located on the side of the exercise cycle that shows a person riding a bicycle.
What can happen
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Cycle immediately, and owners should contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Reebok International Ltd. has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations.
- Sold at
- F.A.I. to health clubs and specialty fitness dealers nationwide from 1997 through 2000. The bicycles were not sold directly to consumers.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled reebok studio exercise cycles?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Cycle immediately, and owners should contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.
What is the hazard?
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
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.