ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled April 28, 2010 · CPSC recall 10210 · ICON Health & Fitness

Hazard

The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit.

Units

About 33,000

Incidents / injuries

ICON Health & Fitness has received 75 reports of incidents involving the strap breaking or the ankle clamp releasing, including 23 injuries, some of which were to the head and neck.

Description

This recall involves the Nordic Track Revitalize Inversion Bench 2.0 model 831.14895.0, Gold's Gym Inversion System models GGBE0867.0 and GGCCBE0867.0 and Weider Club Inversion System model WEBE0878.0. The model number is located under the backrest of the bench. The inversion systems consist of a frame with a backrest, headrest and leg clamp assembly.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inversion benches and contact Icon Health & Fitness for a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact ICON Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.iconfitness.com

Product

Nordic Track Revitalize, Gold's Gym, and Weider Club Inversion Benches

Distributed by

ICON Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah

Retailers

Sporting good stores, Walmart, Sears and other retailers nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $200 and $300.

Made in

China

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