ICON Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
The hazard
The ankle clamp can release unexpectedly or the strap used to limit rotation can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: 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.
What to do now
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 photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official 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.