RecalledRecall 10-210Published

ICON Health & Fitness Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches

ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard
Fall
Units
About 33,000 units
Incidents
75 reports, 23 injuries
Remedy
See the notice

CPSC recall 10-210, announced April 28, 2010, covers ICON Health & Fitness Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches (about 33,000 units). The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 75 incident reports and 23 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (866) 506-9095, or go to www.iconfitness.com.

What to check on the product label

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

Additional identifying details

The model number is located under the backrest of the bench.

Which products are included?

This recall involves the Nordic Track Revitalize Inversion Bench 2.0 model 831.14895.0, Gold's Gym Inversion System models GGBE0867.0 and GGCCBE0867.0 and Weider Club Inversion System model WEBE0878.0. The model number is located under the backrest of the bench. The inversion systems consist of a frame with a backrest, headrest and leg clamp assembly.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents and injuries

ICON Health & Fitness has received 75 reports of incidents involving the strap breaking or the ankle clamp releasing, including 23 injuries, some of which were to the head and neck.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit.

Product and sales details

Product type
Exercise equipment
Recall number
10-210
Units
About 33,000
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
Sporting good stores, Walmart, Sears and other retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $200 and $300.
Distributor
ICON Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah

Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches

CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment

Recall contact information

For additional information, contact ICON Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.iconfitness.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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