CPSCJanuary 10, 2006

LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Recall of

LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Recall of Pilates Balls

Why was LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Recall of recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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 either LTD Commodities toll-free at (866) 736-3654 or The Lakeside Collection toll-free at (866) 847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit their web sites at www.ltdcommodities.com or www.lakeside.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Pilates Balls
Company
LTD Commodities, of Bannockburn, Ill., The Lakeside Collection, of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Quantity
About 34,600
Sold at
Catalogs nationwide from August 2005 through September 1, 2005 for about $9.
Recall date
January 10, 2006
Incidents / injuries
The firms have received four reports of minor bodily injuries.
Agency
CPSC

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.

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