CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2006-02-16

CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls

06529 · Recalled 2006-02-16 · CPSC page

Recalled Pilates Ball
Recalled Pilates Ball

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 firm has received one report of a minor injury.

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

NameModelUnits
Pilates BallsAbout 8,300

Parties

Distributor
abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla.
Made in
China
Sold at
Catalog, online sales nationwide

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at ball.pilates@abcdistributing.com, or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com

Source: CPSC recall 06529. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.