Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls

CPSC Recall #09-196 — April 15, 2009

Recall #09-196 Date: April 15, 2009 Remedy: New Instructions

Product

Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls

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.

Incidents / Injuries

EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.

Units Affected

About 3 million

Sold At

Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.

Manufacturer

EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York

Manufactured In

China