Product Recall
Workout ball can lead to a bad bounce
2:00 a.m. June 6, 2009 San Diego Union Tribune
Items: Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls
Description: This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65-and 75-centimeter diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. They were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.
How many: About 3 million.
Hazard: An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Sold at: Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
Remedy: Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball. For more information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or at ebbrands.com.
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Generally I recommend spending a little more on stability balls for a safer ball with a firmer feel. I like all SPRI (http://www.spriproducts.com/) and Balance Ball products.
Whatever type of ball you have, I recommend checking it frequently for signs of wear, and looking for "double layered" or "anti-burst" in the description. This does not guarantee that they will not puncture, but that they will instead slowly deflate instead of exploding.
Any questions? Just let me know!
Workout ball can lead to a bad bounce
2:00 a.m. June 6, 2009 San Diego Union Tribune
Items: Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls
Description: This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65-and 75-centimeter diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. They were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.
How many: About 3 million.
Hazard: An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
Sold at: Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
Remedy: Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball. For more information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday or at ebbrands.com.
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Generally I recommend spending a little more on stability balls for a safer ball with a firmer feel. I like all SPRI (http://www.spriproducts.com/) and Balance Ball products.
Whatever type of ball you have, I recommend checking it frequently for signs of wear, and looking for "double layered" or "anti-burst" in the description. This does not guarantee that they will not puncture, but that they will instead slowly deflate instead of exploding.
Any questions? Just let me know!
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