Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches

CPSC Recall #08-109 — December 4, 2007

Recall #08-109 Date: December 4, 2007 Remedy: Repair

Product

Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 22,000 Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches. The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Name of Products: Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion BenchesUnits: About 22,000Distributor: Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, UtahHazard: The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.Description: The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench.Manufactured in: ChinaSold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.iconfitness.com.  

Hazard

The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.

Units Affected

About 22,000

Sold At

Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.

Manufactured In

China