The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·90123·Announced 1990-07-05

Harrison-Hoge Recalls Stomach Eliminator Exercisers Due to Spring Breakage

Harrison-Hoge Industries is recalling approximately 700,000 Stomach Eliminator exercisers because a spring or clip may break during use, posing a risk of facial or body 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 facial or body injuries from a mechanical failure (spring or clip breakage). Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where specific injury counts or fatalities have not been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Harrison-Hoge Industries of Port Jefferson, NY, is recalling approximately 700,000 "Stomach Eliminator" exercisers. The product was sold from 1985 to December 1989. The recall was initiated because a spring or clip may break when the product is being used.

The potential breakage of the spring or clip may result in facial or body injuries to the user. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a new nationwide toll-free hotline for consumers to obtain information about the product recall.

Consumers can call 1-800-852-0925 for more information regarding the recall and the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
Stomach Eliminator exerciser
Manufacturer
Harrison-Hoge
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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