"Stair Climber" Exercise Device Repair by Precor
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs |
Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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| September 26, 1989 |
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| Release # 89-091 |
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Amputation Risk Prompts Repair Of Precor "Stair Climber" Exercise Device
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) staff is issuing a warning about an exercise
device known as the Low Impact Climber manufactured by Precor,
Inc., of Bothell, Washington because of a possible amputation
hazard to children's fingers.
As estimated 40,000 climbers were sold between November,
1987 and May, 1989 by sporting goods, physical fitness specialty
stores and mail order companies nationwide. Precor model numbers
718E and 714 are involved. These low impact climbers are largely
black and white in color. The model number is printed in red on
the center-supporting shaft. They are mechanical devices
intended to simulate stair climbing exercises and improve leg
strength, flexibility and cardiovascular conditioning. The
approximate retail price for model 714 is $399.00 and, for model
718E, $459.00. The climbers use digital readouts to apprise the
user of his speed, elapsed time and total steps.
CPSC said the red pulley cord and black roller in the
center section of the device creates a pinch point and has no
finger guard. Precor and CPSC are aware of three incidents of
finger amputation or laceration when a child placed a finger
between the pulley and the roller during use.
CPSC urges all owners of this simulated stair climbing
device to contact Precor immediately and obtain free a finger
guard repair kit. Consumers may contact their nearest Precor
dealer or call toll-free 1-800-662-0606.
AMPUTATION RISK PROMPTS REPAIR OF PRECOR "STAIR CLIMBER" EXERCISE DEVICE
