Safety regulator, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells
Recall 04182 · Jul 20, 2004 · Coaster Co.
1,200,000
units affected
1,200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04182
- Date
- Jul 20, 2004
- Company
- Coaster Co.
- Units affected
- 1,200,000
- Product
- Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The chrome dumbbells weigh between 2 and 50 pounds and have the Reebok or NordicTrack trademark name on the outside of the bells, along with the weight of the dumbbell.
What can happen
Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
The fix
Consumers should examine their dumbbells to make sure the weights on both ends are tightly secured to the handle. If they are loose, contact Jumpking to obtain instructions on how to receive the free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Jumpking has received nine reports of weights falling off handles, including five consumers who received injuries such as bruising, a broken nose, and a broken toe.
- Sold at
- Gart Sports, Sears, Target and other retail stores who carry sporting good products nationwide, from June 2000 through May 14, 2004, for between $4 and $45.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled reebok and nordictrack chrome dumbbells?
Consumers should examine their dumbbells to make sure the weights on both ends are tightly secured to the handle. If they are loose, contact Jumpking to obtain instructions on how to receive the free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
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.