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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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Description

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.

View the official CPSC notice