CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 27, 2009

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

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the fitness machines and contact Paramount Fitness to receive a free repair kit.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Paramount Fitness and fitness specialty dealers nationwide from January 1993 through October 1995 for about $2,400.
Injuries
Paramount has received three reports of incidents, including a finger amputation and two finger-crushing injuries.
Manufacturer
Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Recall Number
09201

Product Information

Product Name
Leg Curl Machines
Product Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Number of Units
About 150
Manufacturer Name
Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.paramountfitness.com