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Reports of Fracture and Injury Prompt Recall of 3 Million Fitness Balls
About 3 million Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls are being recalled by EB Brands of Yonkers, NY, because if the balls are overinflated they can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
To date, EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
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 fitness balls were sold at department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
APRIL-16-09: Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands [CPSC: EB FITNESS BALLS RECALLED ]
Published on Apr-16-09
To date, EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
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 fitness balls were sold at department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
APRIL-16-09: Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands [CPSC: EB FITNESS BALLS RECALLED ]
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If you or a loved one has suffered an injury while using this product, please click the link below and your complaint will be sent to a lawyer who may evaluate your claim at no cost or obligation.Published on Apr-16-09