Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles
Date of Recall
2008-07-24CPSC Release Number
08-340Manufactured In
United StatesCompany Phone Number
(800) 382-3823Units
About 20,000Manufacturer
Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business.Sold By
F.A.I. to health clubs and specialty fitness dealers nationwide from 1997 through 2000. The bicycles were not sold directly to consumers.Problem/Hazard
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.Injuries/Incidents
Reebok International Ltd. has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations. Three consumers required stitches.Description
The Reebok Studio Cycle is an upright exercise bike used primarily in fitness centers and other institutional settings. The recalled bicycle is black with silver cranks. The unit has an internal belt drive. The base of the bicycle is a single piece that is welded to the frame. The legs are two straight horizontal bars with rounded edges. There is a logo located on the side of the exercise cycle that shows a person riding a bicycle.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Cycle immediately, and owners should contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Reebok International Ltd. at (800) 382-3823 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.reebok.comRecall Comments
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