Recall 09-201, published April 27, 2009
Paramount Fitness Leg Curl Machines
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
PL2100The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right.
Which products are included?
This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
- Brand
- Paramount Fitness
- Recall published
- April 27, 2009
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 150
- Sold at / sales period
- Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
