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CPSCRecalled Nov 23, 2004 · #05055

CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Ab Lounge™ Exercise Products

Hazard

When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in lacerations, crushing, or amputation to fingertips. This does not occur while users are exercising.

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Description

The recall includes the Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate exercisers. The machines have the name "Ab Lounge" or "Ab Lounge 2" printed on the upper front fabric of the seat. The recall involves machines with the following serial numbers: Ab Lounge™ machines: ALX-000001 through ALX-037999, and all machines that start with serial numbers 03 44 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ 2 machines: AL2X-000001 through AL2X-059060, and all machines that start with serial numbers 04 03 through 04 36. Ab Lounge™ Ultimate machines: all machines that start with serial numbers 04 28 through 04 34. The serial number is located on a label on the bottom of the front frame. Ab Lounge™ exercise products with straight brackets that do not fold are not part of this recall.

Product details

Product
Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate Exercisers
Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
000001, 037999
UPCs
Sold at
Infomercial, Internet, catalog, and discount department and sporting goods stores, including Wal-Mart and Dicks Sporting Goods, nationwide since October 2003 for between $100 and $210.
Made in
China, Thailand

What you should do

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

View the official CPSC notice