Leg Curl Machines
CPSC Recall #09-201 — April 26, 2009
Product
Leg Curl Machines
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 150
Sold At
Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
Manufacturer
Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States