Reebok International Ltd. Recalls Exercise Cycles Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 08340. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard to users.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled Studio Cycle immediately, and owners should contact Reebok International Ltd. to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok.
CPSC recall 08340 has the recall date 24 Jul 2008. The notice names the firm Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business. The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Exercise Machines/Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Reebok International Ltd. has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations. |
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| Units | 20,000 |
| Description | The Reebok Studio Cycle is an upright exercise bike used primarily in fitness centers and other institutional settings. The recalled bicycle is black with silver cranks. The unit has an internal belt drive. The base of the bicycle is a single piece that is welded to the frame. The legs are two straight horizontal bars with rounded edges. There is a logo located on the side of the exercise cycle that shows a person riding a bicycle. |
| Product | Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles, About 20,000, Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Sold at | F.A.I. to health clubs and specialty fitness dealers nationwide from 1997 through 2000. The bicycles were not sold directly to consumers. |
| Manufacturer | Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 2008: 9,500
- CPSC recalls of 2008
- 392
- Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2008 in the category Exercise Machines/Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Fitness Associates Incorporated (F.A.I.), under license from Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Note: F.A.I. is no longer in business
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08340. https://recallregister.com/product/4381-reebok-international-ltd-recalls-exercise-cycles-due-to-laceration-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08340 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Reebok International Ltd. has received five reports of cranks breaking and causing lacerations.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
F.A.I. to health clubs and specialty fitness dealers nationwide from 1997 through 2000. The bicycles were not sold directly to consumers.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08340?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States