Recalls / 2009-04-27

Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard

09201 · Recalled 2009-04-27 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.

Hazards

A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.

Reported injuries

Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Leg Curl Machines		About 150

Parties

Manufacturer: Paramount Fitness Corp.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Paramount Fitness, fitness specialty dealers nationwide, 400.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com

Source: CPSC recall 09201. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.