CPSC recall · Reported April 16, 2009
Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Eb Brands, of Yonkers, New York recalled This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The ….
Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided was recalled by Eb Brands, of Yonkers, New York in April 16, 2009. Reason: An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.. Remedy: Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how t…. Verify recall #09196 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Eb Brands, of Yonkers, New York issued this CPSC recall-An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor..
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- April 16, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09196 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
This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.
Reason for recall
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09196 |
| Date reported | April 16, 2009 |
| Date initiated | April 16, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Eb Brands, of Yonkers, New York |
| Affected scope | About 3 million |
| 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 contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
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- 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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