Recalls / 2006-01-10
LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Recall of Pilates Balls
06523 · Recalled 2006-01-10 · CPSC page
Description
The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.
Hazards
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
Reported injuries
The firms have received four reports of minor bodily injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these Pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pilates Balls | About 34,600 |
Parties
- Distributors
- LTD Commodities, of Bannockburn, Ill., The Lakeside Collection, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Catalogs nationwide, 2005 for about $9.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact either LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 or The Lakeside Collection toll-free at (866) 847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit their web sites at www.ltdcommodities.com or www.lakeside.com
Source: CPSC recall 06523. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.