CPSCRecalled Apr 29, 2003 · #03538
CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers
Hazard
Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
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The Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is gray steel, with red seat and handlebars with black grips. The Ab Swing weighs approximately 18 pounds, and sits about 2 feet off the ground. The word "abswing" is printed on the front of the seat and the phrase "Made in Malaysia" is printed on a tag on the back of the seat. Units that contain the phrase "Made in China" are not included in this recall.
Product details
- Product
- Ab Swing exercise units
- Type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Home Shopping Network (HSN) sold the exercise units in September 2002, for about $89.
- Made in
- Malaysia
What you should do
Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.