CPSC Recall in 2009: Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-201

Date: April 26, 2009

Product Name: Leg Curl Machines

Recall Description:

This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.

Hazard Description:

A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 150

Incidents:

Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.

Sold At:

Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.

Manufactured In:

United States