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

Recalled April 27, 2009 · CPSC recall 09201 · Leg

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 150

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

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

Product

Leg Curl Machines

Manufacturer(s)

Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.

Made in

United States

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