CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines
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The hazard
The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user.
Incidents reported: CPSC and Fitness Quest have received about 400 reports of the handles and cables on these exercise machines breaking, resulting in 30 reports of injuries, including lacerations and abrasions.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.
Contact: For more information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.fitnessquest.com
About this recall
The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC