Inversion Therapy Tables Recalled by Stamina Products Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 08538 · announced January 16, 2008 · Stamina Products · 2,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the following inversion therapy tables: Name Model Number Serial Number Inversion Therapy Table 55-1531 05NOV000001 through 05NOV000414 and 05DEC000415 through 05DEC000828 Pro Inversion System 55-1536, 55-1536A, and 55-1536B 05SEP000001 through 05SEP000528, 06NOV000001 through 06NOV000528, and 07SEP000001 through 07SEP000528 This exercise equipment allows consumers to fasten to the table in an upright position and safely invert. The model and serial number are located on the black Stamina label found to the left of the rubber stopper on the cross bar.
The hazard
A weld in the center of the inversion table can fail when the table is in an inverted position, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled inversion tables immediately and contact Stamina Products to have the table picked up and to receive a free replacement inversion table or a refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Stamina Products has received three reports of weld failures. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide and online from October 2005 through October 2007 for between $160 and $300.
Consumer contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Stamina Products toll-free at (888) 782-6462 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.staminaproducts.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.