ICON Health & Fitness · Recalled
ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 33,000
- Reports
- 75
- Injuries
- 23
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $200–$300
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Sporting good stores, Walmart, Sears and other retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $200 and $300.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- ICON Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit.
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
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 28 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
