Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard
Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided
Why was Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard recalled?
An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball. Contact: For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ebbrands.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
- Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball
- Company
- EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York
- Quantity
- About 3 million
- Sold at
- Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
- Recall date
- April 16, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
- Agency
- CPSC
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.