CPSC recall · Reported November 23, 2004
CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ab Lounge™ Exercise Products
When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This do…
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio recalled The recall includes the Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate exercisers. The….
CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ab Lounge™ Exercise Products was recalled by Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio in November 23, 2004. Reason: When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can…. Remedy: Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do no…. Verify recall #05055 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can….
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- November 23, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05055 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 includes the Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate exercisers. The machines have the name "Ab Lounge" or "Ab Lounge 2" printed on the upper front fabric of the seat. The recall involves machines with the following serial numbers: Ab Lounge™ machines: ALX-000001 through ALX-037999, and all machines that start with serial numbers 03 44 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ 2 machines: AL2X-000001 through AL2X-059060, and all machines that start with serial numbers 04 03 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ Ultimate machines: all machines that start with serial numbers 04 28 through 04 34. The serial number is located on a label on the bottom of the front frame. Ab Lounge™ exercise products with straight brackets that do not fold are not part of this recall.
Reason for recall
When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.
Remedy, what to do
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05055 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2004 |
| Date initiated | November 23, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio |
| Affected scope | About 460,000 |
| 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
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
- Check the recall number (05055) 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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