CPSC recall 05-055, announced November 23, 2004, covers Fitness Quest Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate Exercisers (about 460,000 units). When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. The notice cites 15 incident reports and 15 injuries. Firm no longer in business. Recall contact: call 800-638-2772 or 301-595-7054.
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The serial number is located on a label on the bottom of the front frame.
Which products are included?
The recall includes the Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate exercisers. The machines have the name "Ab Lounge" or "Ab Lounge 2" printed on the upper front fabric of the seat. The recall involves machines with the following serial numbers: Ab Lounge™ machines: ALX-000001 through ALX-037999, and all machines that start with serial numbers 03 44 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ 2 machines: AL2X-000001 through AL2X-059060, and all machines that start with serial numbers 04 03 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ Ultimate machines: all machines that start with serial numbers 04 28 through 04 34. The serial number is located on a label on the bottom of the front frame. Ab Lounge™ exercise products with straight brackets that do not fold are not part of this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.
Incidents and injuries
Fitness Quest has received 15 reports of injuries, including lacerations, crushing and amputations to fingertips.
Official remedy
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fitness Quest
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 05-055
- Units
- About 460,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- Infomercial, Internet, catalog, and discount department and sporting goods stores, including Wal-Mart and Dicks Sporting Goods, nationwide since October 2003 for between $100 and $210.
- Distributor
- Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate Exercisers
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
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