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

Active Recall Announced April 16, 2009 CPSC #09196

Quick answer

Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided is CPSC recall #09196, announced on April 16, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should contact eb brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.. Affected brand: EB Brands.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Ball

Recalled brands

EB Brands

Remedy

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

Recall date

April 16, 2009

Categories

Exercise Machines/Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09196?

CPSC recall #09196 covers Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 16, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #09196?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09196 is consumers should contact eb brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.. 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 Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided 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/2009/Fitness-Balls-Recalled-by-EB-Brands-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-New-Assembly-Instructions-Provided. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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