Precor Stair Climber Exercise Device Recalled for Finger Amputation Risk
Precor is repairing Low Impact Climber exercise machines because a pinch point hazard caused three incidents of finger amputation or laceration in children.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves reported incidents of finger amputation and laceration, which constitutes significant injury reports under the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
Precor, Inc. is issuing a repair for the Low Impact Climber stair climber physical fitness exercise machine, specifically models 718E and 714. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning regarding these devices due to a possible amputation hazard to children's fingers. Approximately 40,000 units were sold between November 1987 and May 1989 through sporting goods stores, physical fitness specialty stores, and mail order companies nationwide.
The hazard involves the red pulley cord and black roller in the center section of the device, which creates a pinch point without a finger guard. Precor and the CPSC are aware of three incidents where children suffered finger amputation or laceration after placing a finger between the pulley and the roller during use.
Owners of these devices are urged to contact Precor immediately to obtain a free finger guard repair kit. Consumers can reach their nearest Precor dealer or call the toll-free number 1-800-662-0606.
The recalled product
- Product
- Low Impact Climber stair climber physical fitness exercise machine
- Manufacturer
- Precor
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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