The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·96155·Announced 1996-06-27

Stamina PR-6050 Exercise Machines Recalled Due to Weld Cracks

Stamina Products Inc. is recalling approximately 21,500 PR-6050 exercise machines because welds may crack, causing the seat to drop unexpectedly and injure users.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 structural defect in a consumer product that has resulted in reported injuries (sprains and bruises), fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but no fatalities or severe injuries are noted.

Plain-English summary

Stamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo., is voluntarily recalling approximately 21,500 PR-6050 exercising machines in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is due to a defect where the machine's welds may develop cracks or breaks. If the welds break, the seat may drop unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

Stamina has received 43 reports of welds allegedly cracking or separating, which resulted in injuries such as sprains and bruises. The black metal exercise machine resembles a bicycle without wheels and has "Stamina" printed in red on the back, lower frame. The machine was sold by QVC Network, Damark International Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and Value Vision from November 1995 through February 1996 for about $99.

Consumers who own PR-6050s should immediately contact Stamina to arrange for a refund or free replacement. To receive the remedy, consumers must return the machine to Stamina at Stamina's cost. For more information, consumers can call Stamina at (800) 375-7520 or write to P.O. Box 1071, Springfield, MO 65801-1071.

The recalled product

Product
Stamina exercising machines
Manufacturer
Value Vision
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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