CPSC Recall in 2006: CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-529

Date: February 15, 2006

Product Name: Pilates Balls

Recall Description:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla. is recalling about 8,300 Pilates Balls. The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.Name of Product: Pilates BallsUnits: About 8,300Distributors: abc distributing LLC., of North Miami, Fla.Hazard: The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a minor injury.Description: The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26-inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.Sold by: Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at ball.pilates@abcdistributing.com, or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com.

Hazard Description:

The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 8,300

Incidents:

The firm has received one report of a minor injury.

Sold At:

Catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9.

Manufactured In:

China