The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08340·Announced 2008-07-24

Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles Recalled for Crank Breakage and Laceration Risk

Reebok is recalling about 20,000 Studio Exercise Cycles because alloy cranks can break during use, posing a laceration hazard. Five injury reports have been received.

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 (five lacerations), but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Reebok International Ltd. is recalling approximately 20,000 Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles. The recall is due to a hazard where the alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users. Reebok has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations.

The recalled bicycles are black with silver cranks, feature an internal belt drive, and have a base that is a single piece welded to the frame. The legs are two straight horizontal bars with rounded edges, and a logo showing a person riding a bicycle is located on the side. The product was manufactured by Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.) under license from Reebok International Ltd. F.A.I. is no longer in business.

The exercise cycles were sold to health clubs and specialty fitness dealers nationwide from 1997 through 2000. The bicycles were not sold directly to consumers. Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Cycle immediately and contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.

The recalled product

Product
Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles
Manufacturer
Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business.
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
20,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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