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CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers

Reported: April 29, 2003 Initiated: April 29, 2003 #03538

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 9,500
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-DCD-Incorporated-Announce-Recall-of-Exercisers

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 9,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 29, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03538.

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