Icon Health & Fitness · Recalled
Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 22,000
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah
Incident log
Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.iconfitness.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 DEC 05 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.
