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Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
Recalled April 16, 2009 · CPSC recall 09196 · Fitness
Hazard
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Remedy
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
Units
About 3 million
Incidents / injuries
EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
Description
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.
What to do
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
Contact
For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ebbrands.com
Product
Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball
Manufacturer(s)
EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York
Retailers
Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →