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CPSC, Total Gym Fitness LLC Announce Recall of Exercise Equipment Sold by TV Infomercials

Reported: May 7, 2002 Initiated: May 7, 2002 #02540

Product Description

To operate the exercise equipment, consumers lie on a glideboard that rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords. The Total Gym XL home exercise equipment has a double rail system that attaches to a support column at a degree of incline selected by the consumer. A glideboard slides on the rails. The consumer lies on the glideboard and, using a pulley system, pulls the glideboard from the ground to the support column with their own body weight, providing the resistance. The recalled exercisers are black and chrome and have 'Total Gym XL' written on the glideboard.

Reason for Recall

A lever pin that supports the elevated railing of the glideboard could fail, causing the user to fall.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the exerciser immediately and call Total Gym Fitness for a free safety bracket. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
To operate the exercise equipment, consumers lie on a glideboard that rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords. The Total Gym XL home exercise equipment has a double rail system that attaches to a support column at a degree of incline selected by the consumer. A glideboard slides on the rails. The consumer lies on the glideboard and, using a pulley system, pulls the glideboard from the ground to the support column with their own body weight, providing the resistance. The recalled exercisers are black and chrome and have 'Total Gym XL' written on the glideboard.. Recalled by Total Gym Fitness LLC, of West Chester, Pa.. Units affected: About 3,100.
Why was this product recalled?
A lever pin that supports the elevated railing of the glideboard could fail, causing the user to fall.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the exerciser immediately and call Total Gym Fitness for a free safety bracket. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 7, 2002. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 02540.