CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-02-16). Hazards: fall. About 8,300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06529 |
| Published | 2006-02-16 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-02 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Pilates Balls |
| Firm named in the title | abc distributing, LLC. |
| Firms | abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 8,300 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9. |
Description
The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.
Hazard
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of a minor injury.
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