CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2143.
The recall involves the Total Gym® 1000 and the Total Gym® Pro model exercisers with serial numbers DK000001 through DK129350, models with the serial number prefixes XO or SM, and models without serial numbers. The serial number is located on the underside of the machine's glide board. The glide board rolls on an inclined track as the user pulls the hand cords or pushes at the base. These exercisers were manufactured in Taiwan, Thailand, and China. Total Gym models sold on television infomercials are not included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2143.
Consumers should stop using these exercisers immediately and contact Fitness Quest to order a free repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sporting Good Stores, Web Sites, Catalogs, And Direct Sales Sold This Exercise Machine Nationwide, From June 1997 Through October 2001, For Between $180 And $200. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2143.
For more information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.fitnessquest.com
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Sporting Good Stores, Web Sites, Catalogs, And Direct Sales Sold This Exercise Machine Nationwide, From June 1997 Through October 2001, For Between $180 And $200. Recall FAQ
Sporting Good Stores, Web Sites, Catalogs, And Direct Sales Sold This Exercise Machine Nationwide, From June 1997 Through October 2001, For Between $180 And $200. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: CPSC, Fitness Quest Inc. Announce Recall of "Total Gym" Exercise Machines. The notice was published on May 16, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 310,000 units are potentially affected.