FreeMotion Fitness Inc. Recalls Exercise Machines - Weights Can Unexpectedly Drop, Hit Users

Recalled October 3, 2006 · CPSC recall 07001 · FreeMotion Fitness

Hazard

The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. Falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these machines and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit.

Units

About 5,600

Incidents / injuries

FreeMotion has received nine reports of consumers receiving contusions to the head and shoulders from falling weights after pins disengaged.

Description

The recall includes FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines with model numbers GZFM6006 and GZFM6024. The recalled machines can be identified by the name Cable Cross located on the upper frame. The FreeMotion Cable Cross machines are used to exercise by pulling on cables on each side of the machine to raise a series of weight plates. The arms where the cables enter the machine can be moved through an arc using 13 position points spaced from straight down to straight up. An enclosed weight stack is situated directly in front of the user for selection of the amount of weight to be raised.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these machines and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit.

Contact

Call FreeMotion Fitness Inc. at (800) 201-2109 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's Web site at www.freemotionsfitness.com

Product

FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines

Distributed by

FreeMotion Fitness Inc., of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Retailers

Exercise specialty stores nationwide and through direct sales from FreeMotion from December 1999 through May 2006 for between $3,750 and $4,500.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →