Exercise Equipment Recalled Because of Risk of Head and Neck Injuries

ICON Health and Fitness has issued a voluntary recall on thousands of weight machines because of a risk of the user falling and suffering a serious head or neck injury during use.

The products in the ICON inversion bench recall include: 

• Nordic Track Revitalize
• Gold's Gym
• Weider Club 

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the ankle clamp on a recalled inversion bench can break unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious spinal, neck or head injuries. So far, there have been at least 75 reports of the straps breaking and 23 reported injuries in connection with the recalled fitness equipment.

The inversion bench recall includes roughly 33,000 benches, sold at sporting good stores and other retailers, such as Walmart and Sears. The benches were priced at $200-$300 and were sold throughout the United States between April 2008 and February 2009. 

Consumers who are injured while using a defective product, including defective or recalled exercise equipment, have the right to pursue a personal injury or product liability claim in order to receive compensation for their injuries.

When talking to a Philadelphia product liability lawyer about the strength of your potential product liability case, you will discuss the cause of your injuries, current and future medical treatments, and how your injury from a defective product has impacted your life and ability to work as all of these factors play a role in your claim.

A defective product will typically fall under one of the 3 following categories: 

• Possesses critical design defects
• Product malfunctions or was poorly manufactured
• The product was mislabeled or failed to carry adequate safety warning  

Contacting a Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyer

If you have suffered a head or neck injury because of a recalled inversion bench or defective exercise equipment, you may have the grounds for a product liability lawsuit. A Philadelphia product liability lawyer can talk to you about your options for filing an injury claim and help to fight for compensation. You shouldn't have to suffer and pay for expensive medical bills that were caused by a manufacturer defect. Contact a Philadelphia product liability lawyer at White & Williams LLP today. We will provide a free, no obligation consultation on your case. 1-877-944-8396

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