CPSC recall 02-160, announced May 16, 2002, covers Fitness Quest Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines (about 310,000 units). The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user. The notice cites 400 incident reports and 30 injuries. Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 321-9236, or go to www.fitnessquest.com.
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The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers.
Which products are included?
The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Fitness Quest have received about 400 reports of the handles and cables on these exercise machines breaking, resulting in 30 reports of injuries, including lacerations and abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fitness Quest
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 02-160
- Units
- About 310,000
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan, Thailand, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting good stores, web sites, catalogs, and direct sales sold this exercise machine nationwide, from June 1997 through October 2001, for between $180 and $200.
- Importer
- Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.fitnessquest.com
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