Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided

Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2009 Release #09-196 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 624-5671 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls Units: About 3 million Manufacturer: EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York Hazard: An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor. Incidents/Injuries: EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises. Description: This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball. Sold at: Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ebbrands.com