Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches
Date of Recall
2007-12-05CPSC Release Number
08-109Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 506-9095Units
About 22,000Distributor
Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, UtahSold By
Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.Problem/Hazard
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Injuries/Incidents
Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.Description
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.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.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.comRecall Comments
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