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CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls

Recalled February 16, 2006 · CPSC recall 06529 · abc distributing

Recalled Pilates Ball
Hazard
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
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.
Units
About 8,300
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received one report of a minor injury.

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.

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.

Contact

For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at [email protected], or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com

Product
Pilates Balls
Distributed by
abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla.
Retailers
Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →