CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines

Active Recall Announced May 16, 2002 CPSC #02160

Quick answer

CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines is CPSC recall #02160, announced on May 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact fitness quest to order a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Fitness Quest Inc..

Hazard

The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.

Affected products

Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines

Recalled brands

Fitness Quest Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.

Recall date

May 16, 2002

Categories

Exercise Machines/Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #02160?

CPSC recall #02160 covers CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 16, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #02160?

The CPSC remedy for recall #02160 is consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact fitness quest to order a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Fitness-Quest-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Total-Gym-Exercise-Machines. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

Not legal advice. RecallDocket aggregates publicly available recall information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for informational purposes only. For the official notice, remedy instructions, and any safety actions, refer to the CPSC source. Information may be incomplete or out of date.

Sell on Shopify? Stay ahead of every CPSC recall.

RecallDocket automatically checks your catalog against new CPSC recalls and alerts you the moment one of your products is affected.

Install RecallDocket — free
← Back to all recalls