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Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided

  • Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls Packaging
  • Fitness Balls
Name of Product:
Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls
Hazard:

An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.

Remedy:
New Instructions
Recall Date:
April 16, 2009
Units:

About 3 million

Consumer Contact

Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.

Recall Details

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.

Sold At:
Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
Manufacturer(s):
EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-196

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