CPSC recall · Reported February 16, 2006
CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon web…
abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla. recalled The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in dia….
CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls was recalled by abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla. in February 16, 2006. Reason: The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtai…. Verify recall #06529 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet ….
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- agency class
- February 16, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06529 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 inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.
Reason for recall
The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06529 |
| Date reported | February 16, 2006 |
| Date initiated | February 16, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 8,300 |
| 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 immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free re…
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