Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-04-27). Hazards: laceration, entrapment. Models: PL2100. About 150 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09201 |
| Published | 2009-04-27 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Leg Curl Machines |
| Firm named in the title | Paramount Fitness |
| Firms | Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 150 |
| Model numbers | PL2100 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, entrapment |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400. |
Description
This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.
Hazard
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
Machine access
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