CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers

Active Recall Announced April 29, 2003 CPSC #03538

Quick answer

CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers is CPSC recall #03538, announced on April 29, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is gray steel, with red seat and handlebars with black grips. The Ab Swing weighs approximately 18 pounds, and sits about 2 feet off the ground. The word "abswing" is printed on the front of the seat and the phrase "Made in Malaysia" is printed on a tag on the back of the seat. Units that contain the phrase "Made in China" are not included in this recall. The remedy is consumers should stop using the ab swing immediately. dcd is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.. Affected brand: DCD Incorporated.

Hazard

The Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is gray steel, with red seat and handlebars with black grips. The Ab Swing weighs approximately 18 pounds, and sits about 2 feet off the ground. The word "abswing" is printed on the front of the seat and the phrase "Made in Malaysia" is printed on a tag on the back of the seat. Units that contain the phrase "Made in China" are not included in this recall.

Affected products

Ab Swing exercise units

Recalled brands

DCD Incorporated

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.

Recall date

April 29, 2003

Categories

Exercise Machines/Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #03538?

CPSC recall #03538 covers CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 29, 2003. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is gray steel, with red seat and handlebars with black grips. The Ab Swing weighs approximately 18 pounds, and sits about 2 feet off the ground. The word "abswing" is printed on the front of the seat and the phrase "Made in Malaysia" is printed on a tag on the back of the seat. Units that contain the phrase "Made in China" are not included in this recall.

What is the remedy for recall #03538?

The CPSC remedy for recall #03538 is consumers should stop using the ab swing immediately. dcd is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.. 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, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers 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/2003/CPSC-DCD-Incorporated-Announce-Recall-of-Exercisers. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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