Product Recall Number: 04-182
Why was Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells recalled?
Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
Product Recall Number: 04-182
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-07-19
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, Texas is voluntarily recalling about about 1.2 million Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells. Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of product: Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome DumbbellsUnits: About 1.2 millionManufacturer: Coaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.Importer: Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, TexasHazard: Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.Incidents/Injuries: Jumpking has received nine reports of weights falling off handles including five consumers who received injuries such as bruising, a broken nose, and a broken toe.Description: The chrome dumbbells weigh between 2 and 50 pounds and have the Reebok or NordicTrack trademark name on the outside of the bells along with the weight of the dumbbell.Sold at: Gart Sports, Sears, Target and other retail stores who carry sporting good products nationwide from June 2000 through May 14, 2004 for between $4 and $45.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should examine their dumbbells to make sure the weights on both ends are tightly secured to the handle. If they are loose, contact Jumpking to obtain instructions on how to receive the free repair kit.Consumer Contact: Consumers can call Jumpking at (800) 322-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. or go to the company's website at www.jumpking.com.
Hazard Description: Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 1.2 million
Incidents: Jumpking has received nine reports of weights falling off handles including five consumers who received injuries such as bruising, a broken nose, and a broken toe.
Remedy: Consumers should examine their dumbbells to make sure the weights on both ends are tightly secured to the handle. If they are loose, contact Jumpking to obtain instructions on how to receive the free repair kit.
Sold At: Gart Sports, Sears, Target and other retail stores who carry sporting good products nationwide from June 2000 through May 14, 2004 for between $4 and $45.
Importers: Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, Texas
Manufacturers: Coaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed