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Product Recall Number: 08-109

Why was Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches recalled?

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

Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches
Here's product recall specific data for Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-109

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-04

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 22,000

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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