Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls
CPSC Recall #09-196 — April 15, 2009
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