AAFES RECALL NO. 07-079
RELEASE DATE: 06 December 2007
SUBJECT: HAZARDOUS RECALL - Icon Health & Fitness Inc. is recalling Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion BenchesDISTRIBUTION: WORLDWIDE In cooperation with CPSC Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah is voluntarily recalling
Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches for fall hazard.
Name of Products: Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches Units: About 22,000
Hazard: The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.
Description: 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.
Manufactured in: China
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200. AAFES only sold the Reebok Inversion Benches.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: 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
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