EB Brands · Recalled
Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
- Units
- About 3 million
- Reports
- 47
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $15–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.
The file
- Sold at
- Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York
Incident log
EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ebbrands.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 APR 16 2009; last revised JUN 13 2014.
