Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches Due to Fall Hazard
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The hazard
The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents reported: Icon has received five reports of injuries to consumers including contusions, lacerations and back pain.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.
Contact: For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.iconfitness.com
About this recall
The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC