CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 23, 2004

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
Fitness Quest has received 15 reports of injuries, including lacerations, crushing and amputations to fingertips.
Recall Number
05055

Product Information

Product Name
Ab Lounge™, Ab Lounge™ 2, and Ab Lounge™ Ultimate Exercisers
Product Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Number of Units
About 460,000
Distributed By
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Manufactured In
Thailand

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-638-2772
Full Contact Information

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).