April 16, 2009
EB Brands is recalling about 3 million fitness balls sold with Bally, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit brands. An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.
EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.
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.
The balls, made in China, were sold by department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.
Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.
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 firms Web site at www.ebbrands.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
