Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard
CPSC recall 09201 · announced April 27, 2009 · Paramount Fitness · 150 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.
The hazard
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
Sold at: Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.