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Archived - Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles -
- Starting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- July 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001733
Affected products
Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles
Product description
The Reebok Studio Cycle is an upright exercise bike used primarily in fitness centres and other institutional settings.
The recalled exercise cycle is black with silver cranks. The unit has an internal belt drive. The base of the cycle is a single piece that is welded to the frame. The legs are two straight horizontal bars with rounded edges. There is a logo located on the side of the exercise cycle that shows a person riding a bicycle.
Hazard identified
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
Reebok International Ltd. has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations. Three consumers required stitches.
Health Canada has not received reports of injury to Canadians related to the use of this exercise cycle.
Number sold
The exact number of exercise cycles sold in Canada is not known.
Time period sold
Sold at specialty fitness dealers in Canada from 1997 through 2000. The exercise cycles were not sold directly to consumers.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd.
Canton
Massachusetts
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Exercise Cycle immediately.
Consumers may contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.
For additional information, consumers may contact Reebok International Ltd. toll-free at (800)-382-3823 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.reebok.com or Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard.