CPSC recall · Reported May 16, 2002
CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines
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.
The CPSC recalled The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with seri….
CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 16, 2002. Reason: The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break,…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to ord…. Verify recall #02160 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break,….
- None
- agency class
- May 16, 2002
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02160 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 02160 |
| Date reported | May 16, 2002 |
| Date initiated | May 16, 2002 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 310,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (02160) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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