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CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ab Lounge™ Exercise Products

Reported: November 23, 2004 Initiated: November 23, 2004 #05055

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

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Details

Units Affected
About 460,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Fitness-Quest-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Ab-Lounge-Exercise-Products-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio. Units affected: About 460,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 23, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05055.

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