CPSC recall 09-201, announced April 27, 2009, covers Paramount Fitness Leg Curl Machines (about 150 units). 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. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (888) 825-8905, or go to www.paramountfitness.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.
Affected model numbers
The 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.
Incidents and injuries
Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Paramount Fitness
- Manufacturer
- Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 09-201
- Units
- About 150
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
Leg Curl Machines
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com
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