Fitness Quest Recalls Total Gym Exercise Machines Due to Handle Detachment

Plain-English summary

Fitness Quest Inc. is recalling approximately 310,000 Total Gym 1000 and Total Gym Pro exercise machines. The recall involves models with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.

The recall is being conducted because the handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break. CPSC and Fitness Quest have received about 400 reports of the handles and cables breaking, resulting in 30 reports of injuries, including lacerations and abrasions.

Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit. The machines were sold nationwide from June 1997 through October 2001 for between $180 and $200 at sporting goods stores, websites, catalogs, and through direct sales. For more information, consumers can contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.fitnessquest.com.

The recalled product

Product

Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines

Manufacturer

Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio

Category

Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment

Hazard

• laceration
• abrasion
• mechanical-failure

Affected units

310,000

Distribution

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