Product Recall Number: 10-210
Why was Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold’s Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches recalled?
The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Recall Number: 10-210
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2010-04-28
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold’s Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches
Description: This recall involves the Nordic Track Revitalize Inversion Bench 2.0 model 831.14895.0, Gold’s Gym Inversion System models GGBE0867.0 and GGCCBE0867.0 and Weider Club Inversion System model WEBE0878.0. The model number is located under the backrest of the bench. The inversion systems consist of a frame with a backrest, headrest and leg clamp assembly.
Hazard Description: The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 33,000
Incidents: ICON Health & Fitness has received 75 reports of incidents involving the strap breaking or the ankle clamp releasing, including 23 injuries, some of which were to the head and neck.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit.
Sold At: Sporting good stores, Walmart, Sears and other retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $200 and $300.
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