Recalls / 2002-05-16

CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines

02160 · Recalled 2002-05-16 · CPSC page

Recalled Total Gym® 1000 exercise machine

Description

The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.

Hazards

The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user.

Reported injuries

CPSC and Fitness Quest have received about 400 reports of the handles and cables on these exercise machines breaking, resulting in 30 reports of injuries, including lacerations and abrasions.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines		About 310,000

Parties

Importer: Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Made in: Taiwan, Thailand, China
Sold at: Sporting good stores, web sites, catalogs, direct sales sold this exercise machine nationwide, from June 1997 through October 2001, for, $200.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.fitnessquest.com

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Recalled Total Gym® Pro exercise machine

Source: CPSC recall 02160. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.