AAFES RECALL  NO. 09-047 RELEASE DATE: 16 April, 2009 SUBJECT: QA HAZARDOUS RECALL – EB Brands Recalls Fitness Balls

SCOPE: WORLDWIDE EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York, is recalling Fitness Balls due to fall hazard. NAME OF PRODUCT: Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls MADE IN: China UNITS INVOLVED: 3 Millions HAZARD: An over inflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises. DESCRIPTION: 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. SOLD AT: Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009. AAFES only sold 65 cm Anti burst ball with DVD. REMEDY: Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball. CONSUMER CONTACT: 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 Home | History | About AAFES | Store Locator Contact AAFES | Employment | AAFES Sale Flyers | Online Shopping