The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09196·Announced 2009-04-16

EB Brands Recalls Fitness Balls Due to Fall Hazard

EB Brands is recalling approximately 3 million fitness balls sold under Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo, and Body Fit brands because overinflation can cause the balls to burst, leading to falls.

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 (fracture and bruises), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York, is recalling approximately 3 million rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65-, and 75-cm diameter sizes. The recalled products were sold with a pump and inflation instructions and featured the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, or Valeo logo. The balls were sold in various colors at department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.

The recall is due to a fall hazard: an overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor. EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture and multiple bruises.

Consumers should contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ebbrands.com, to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.

The recalled product

Product
Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball
Manufacturer
EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York
Category
Consumer Product — Fitness Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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