CPSC recall · Reported April 29, 2003
CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers
Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
The CPSC recalled The Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is ….
CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 29, 2003. Reason: Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consum…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owne…. Verify recall #03538 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consum….
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- agency class
- April 29, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03538 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 Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is gray steel, with red seat and handlebars with black grips. The Ab Swing weighs approximately 18 pounds, and sits about 2 feet off the ground. The word "abswing" is printed on the front of the seat and the phrase "Made in Malaysia" is printed on a tag on the back of the seat. Units that contain the phrase "Made in China" are not included in this recall.
Reason for recall
Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03538 |
| Date reported | April 29, 2003 |
| Date initiated | April 29, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 9,500 |
| 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 the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the produ…
- Check the recall number (03538) 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
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