The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·97158·Announced 1997-07-14

Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Pro Form R-930 Space Saver Riders

Icon Health & Fitness is recalling about 78,000 Pro Form R-930 Space Saver Rider exercise machines because they may unexpectedly close during use, causing 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 (head, back, and neck injuries), but no fatalities or hospitalizations are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Icon Health & Fitness Inc. is recalling approximately 78,000 Pro Form R-930 Space Saver Rider exercise machines in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The machines, which are designed to close horizontally for storage, have a defect where the machine may unexpectedly close into the storage position if the handlebar is pulled against the seat during use.

The company has received 15 reports of the machines closing unexpectedly during use, resulting in head, back, and neck injuries. The affected units were sold at retail stores nationwide from August 1996 through May 1997 for about $250. The recalled machines have serial numbers beginning with G04, G33, G43, G53, G63, G73, G83, or G93. The model number PFCR64060 and serial numbers are located on a decal underneath the seat frame near the front of the machine.

Consumers should stop using the machine immediately and contact Icon Health & Fitness Inc. at (800) 999-3756 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. MDT Monday through Friday for a free repair kit with installation instructions. Consumers can also request a free repair kit by writing to the company at Icon Health & Fitness Inc., Attn: Customer Service Department, 1500 South 1000 West, Logan, Utah 84321.

The recalled product

Product
Exercise Machines Recalled by Icon Health & Fitness
Manufacturer
Pro Form
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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