Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness
Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard
Why was Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness recalled?
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.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
- Leg Curl Machines
- Company
- Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 150
- Sold at
- Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
- Recall date
- April 27, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.