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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-10-03

FreeMotion Fitness Inc. Recalls Exercise Machines - Weights Can Unexpectedly Drop, Hit Users

Is my product affected?

FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

FreeMotion Fitness Inc. is recalling FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines with model numbers GZFM6006 and GZFM6024. These machines have a defect in the selector pin that holds the weight plates in place. If the edges of the pin become worn, it can slip out of its slot, causing the weight plates to drop suddenly and potentially strike users of the machine. The recalled machines can be identified by the name "Cable Cross" printed on the upper frame.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own these machines should stop using them immediately and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. Falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines.

What should I do?

Consumers should stop using these machines and contact FreeMotion Fitness to receive a free repair kit.

Details from the source

The recall includes FreeMotion Cable Cross and Dual Cable Cross Exercise Machines with model numbers GZFM6006 and GZFM6024. The recalled machines can be identified by the name Cable Cross located on the upper frame. The FreeMotion Cable Cross machines are used to exercise by pulling on cables on each side of the machine to raise a series of weight plates. The arms where the cables enter the machine can be moved through an arc using 13 position points spaced from straight down to straight up. An enclosed weight stack is situated directly in front of the user for selection of the amount of weight to be raised.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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