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CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls

U.S. CPSCFallsFeb 16, 2006
Recalled Pilates Ball
Recalled Pilates Ball

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received one report of a minor injury.

Product description

The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26 inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.

Sold on

Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at [email protected], or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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