Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-07-24). Hazards: laceration. About 20,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08340 |
| Published | 2008-07-24 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles |
| Firm named in the title | Reebok International Ltd. |
| Firms | Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 20,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | F.A.I. to health clubs and specialty fitness dealers nationwide from 1997 through 2000. The bicycles were not sold directly to consumers. |
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.
Hazard
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Reebok International Ltd. has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations.
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