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CPSCRecalled May 16, 2002 · #02160

CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines

Hazard

The handles on these exercise machines can detach during use and the cable attached to the handles can break, resulting in injury to the user.

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Description

The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.

Product details

Product
Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercise machines
Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
DK000001, DK129350
UPCs
Sold at
Sporting good stores, web sites, catalogs, and direct sales sold this exercise machine nationwide, from June 1997 through October 2001, for between $180 and $200.
Made in
Taiwan, Thailand, China

What you should do

Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.

View the official CPSC notice