Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 08109 · announced December 5, 2007 · Icon Health & Fitness · 22,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.iconfitness.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.