December 5, 2007

Icon Health & Fitness Recalls Inversion Benches 

Name of Products: Nordic Track and Reebok Inversion Benches

Units: About 22,000

Distributor: Icon Health & Fitness Inc., of Logan, Utah

Hazard: The ankle clamp mechanism can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Description: The recalled inversion benches invert a user by securing the ankles in a locking device and rotating the bench. The Nordic Track bench is model number 831.14595.0 and the Reebok bench is model number RBBE1996.0. The model number is located under the seat of the bench.

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $200.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the inversion benches immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Icon Health & Fitness toll-free at (866) 506-9095 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.iconfitness.com