The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07001·Announced 2006-10-03

FreeMotion Cable Cross Exercise Machines Recalled Due to Falling Weights

FreeMotion Fitness is recalling about 5,600 Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross exercise machines because worn selector pins can slip, causing weight plates to drop and hit users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (nine reports of contusions), but no deaths or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are stated, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

FreeMotion Fitness Inc. is recalling approximately 5,600 FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines. The recall includes model numbers GZFM6006 and GZFM6024, which can be identified by the name "Cable Cross" located on the upper frame. These machines were sold at exercise specialty stores nationwide and through direct sales from FreeMotion from December 1999 through May 2006 for between $3,750 and $4,500.

The recall is being issued because the selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn. This allows the weights to drop suddenly, and falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines. FreeMotion has received nine reports of consumers receiving contusions to the head and shoulders from falling weights after pins disengaged.

Consumers should stop using these machines and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit. Consumers can call FreeMotion Fitness Inc. at (800) 201-2109 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's Web site at www.freemotionsfitness.com.

The recalled product

Product
FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
5,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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