Recalls: Exercise Equipment

July 21, 2009 Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions

This recall includes the following elliptical machines: Read more.


April 27, 2009 Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard

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. Read more.


April 16, 2009 Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided

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. Read more.


March 3, 2009 Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury

This recall involves the Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. The home gyms are equipped with pulleys, resistance rods, and other equipment, which allow the user to perform a variety of exercises. “Bowflex Ultimate 2” is written on the vertical part of the frame. Read more.


October 29, 2008 Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly

This recall involves 115V ONLY Cybex 445T, 455T, 530T, 450T, 500T, 515T, 520T, and 550T treadmills. The 220V model treadmills are not involved in this recall. The treadmills are black and gray with rectangular uprights. The 530T style treadmill is 81 inches long by 32 inches wide. The 445T style treadmill is 72 inches long by 32 inches wide. The treadmills have a display panel on a console as wide as the treadmill. “Cybex” and the model number are written on the console. Read more.


July 24, 2008 Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard

The Reebok Studio Cycle is an upright exercise bike used primarily in fitness centers and other institutional settings. The recalled bicycle is black with silver cranks. The unit has an internal belt drive. The base of the bicycle is a single piece that is welded to the frame. The legs are two straight horizontal bars with rounded edges. There is a logo located on the side of the exercise cycle that shows a person riding a bicycle. Read more.


December 11, 2007 Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves the Eclipse® 1175e elliptical trainers. The elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine. The machine has two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. Each machine has “1175e” stamped on an oval decal located on the side of the wheel housing. Read more.


December 6, 2007 Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury

The recalled home gyms are equipped with pulleys, resistance rods, and other equipment, which allow the user to perform a variety of exercises. “Bowflex Ultimate 2” is written on the vertical part of the frame. Read more.


December 5, 2007 Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard

The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench. Read more.


October 23, 2007 Cybex International Inc. Recalls Treadmills Previously Repaired Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves the treadmills "Cybex 400T," "Cybex 410T," "Trotter 510," "Trotter 525", "Trotter 535", and "CXT+" that were recalled (link) on October 8, 2003 and later repaired. The treadmills are black with gray coloring, have rectangular uprights, and measure 69 inches long and 30 inches wide. The brands and models are written on the display panel. The “CXT+” model does not bear the brand Cybex or Trotter. Read more.