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InjuryApril 27, 2009CPSC #09201

Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard

Product
Exercise Equipment
Units affected
150
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.

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Recalled Leg Curl Machine
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