Decathlon Recalls Domyos Swiss Balls Due to Bursting Injury Hazard
Decathlon USA is recalling Domyos Swiss balls because they can unexpectedly burst, causing users to fall and sustain injuries.
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 (fractures, bruises, scratches), fitting the High severity criteria for products with reported injuries but no fatalities or severe structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Decathlon USA is recalling approximately 510 Domyos Swiss balls, also known as pilates balls or gymnastics gymballs, due to a risk of injury. The recalled exercise balls can unexpectedly burst, causing the user to fall to the floor. The affected balls have model numbers 8529175, 8529176, and 8529177, and were sold in blue, bordeaux, and gray colors. They measure between 21.65 and 29.53 inches in diameter and weigh between 10.6 and 10.9 ounces.
Decathlon USA has received 26 reports of the balls unexpectedly bursting, resulting in six injuries worldwide, including bruises, scratches, and fractures. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S. The balls were manufactured in China and sold at Decathlon stores nationwide and online at www.decathlon.com from February 2019 through March 2020 for about $20.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swiss balls and contact Decathlon for a refund in the form of a store credit for the amount equal to the purchase price. Decathlon is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call Decathlon USA toll-free at 866-480-3565 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.decathlon.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page.
The recalled product
- Product
- Domyos Swiss balls
- Manufacturer
- Decathlon USA, of San Francisco, Calif.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 510
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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