CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ab Lounge™ Exercise Products
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-23). Hazards: laceration, entrapment. About 460,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05055 |
| Published | 2004-11-23 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-28 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate Exercisers |
| Firm named in the title | Fitness Quest Inc. |
| Firms | Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, Thailand |
| Units (US) | 460,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, entrapment |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Infomercial, Internet, catalog, and discount department and sporting goods stores, including Wal-Mart and Dicks Sporting Goods, nationwide since October 2003 for between $100 and $210. |
Description
The recall includes the Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate exercisers. The machines have the name "Ab Lounge" or "Ab Lounge 2" printed on the upper front fabric of the seat. The recall involves machines with the following serial numbers: Ab Lounge™ machines: ALX-000001 through ALX-037999, and all machines that start with serial numbers 03 44 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ 2 machines: AL2X-000001 through AL2X-059060, and all machines that start with serial numbers 04 03 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ Ultimate machines: all machines that start with serial numbers 04 28 through 04 34. The serial number is located on a label on the bottom of the front frame. Ab Lounge™ exercise products with straight brackets that do not fold are not part of this recall.
Hazard
When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.
Remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
Fitness Quest has received 15 reports of injuries, including lacerations, crushing and amputations to fingertips.
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