Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-16). Hazards: explosion, fall. About 3,000,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09196 |
| Published | 2009-04-16 |
| Last updated | 2014-06-13 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball |
| Firm named in the title | EB Brands |
| Firms | EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,000,000 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, fall |
| Remedy classes | new instructions |
| Sold | Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30. |
Description
This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.
Hazard
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Remedy
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
Incidents and injuries
EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
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