abc distributing, LLC. · Recalled
CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls
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.
- Units
- About 8,300
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $9
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a minor injury.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at ball.pilates@abcdistributing.com, or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated FEB 16 2006; last revised AUG 02 2024.