CPSC recall 06-523, announced January 10, 2006, covers LTD Commodities Pilates Balls (about 34,600 units). The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. Recall contact: call (866) 736-3654 or (866) 847-4327, or go to www.ltdcommodities.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
Incidents and injuries
The firms have received four reports of minor bodily injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these Pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LTD Commodities
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 06-523
- Units
- About 34,600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Catalogs nationwide from August 2005 through September 1, 2005 for about $9.
- Distributor
- LTD Commodities, of Bannockburn, Ill., The Lakeside Collection, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Pilates Balls
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact either LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 or The Lakeside Collection toll-free at (866) 847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit their web sites at www.ltdcommodities.com or www.lakeside.com
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