Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-04-27 · 09201
Hazards
A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.
Recall
Number
09201
Date
2009-04-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Leg Curl Machines
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Retailer(s)
Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. The single station weight machine is designed to exercise the hamstring muscles. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame.