CPSC recall 03-538, announced April 29, 2003, covers DCD Ab Swing exercise units (about 9,500 units). Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground. The notice cites 139 incident reports and 11 injuries. Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. Recall contact: call (866) 473-0164.
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Which products are included?
The Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is gray steel, with red seat and handlebars with black grips. The Ab Swing weighs approximately 18 pounds, and sits about 2 feet off the ground. The word "abswing" is printed on the front of the seat and the phrase "Made in Malaysia" is printed on a tag on the back of the seat. Units that contain the phrase "Made in China" are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
Incidents and injuries
DCD Incorporated is aware of 139 complaints related to the potential weld failure, of which 11 involve injuries to the wrists, back and head, when consumers fell from the seat.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- DCD
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 03-538
- Units
- About 9,500
- Manufactured in
- Malaysia
- Sold at / sales period
- Home Shopping Network (HSN) sold the exercise units in September 2002, for about $89.
- Importer
- DCD Incorporated, of Malibu, Calif.
Ab Swing exercise units
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, contact DCD Incorporated at (866) 473-0164, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm PT.
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