CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls
CPSC recall 06529 · announced February 16, 2006 · Abc Distributing · 8,300 units affected
The product
The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.
The hazard
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a minor injury.
Sold at: Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at ball.pilates@abcdistributing.com, or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.