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Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided

U.S. CPSCFallsApr 16, 2009
Recalled Fitness Ball Packaging
Recalled Fitness Ball Packaging
Recalled Fitness Ball
Recalled Fitness Ball

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Hazard

An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.

Remedy

Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.

Incidents & injuries

EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.

Product description

This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.

Sold on

Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ebbrands.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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