CPSC, DCD Incorporated Announce Recall of Exercisers
Source: CPSC Recall #03538
Recall Date
2003-04-29
Manufacturer
DCD Incorporated, of Malibu, Calif.
Units Affected
About 9,500
Products Involved
Ab Swing exercise units
Hazard
Some of the exercise units contain two faulty handlebar welds under the seat that could fail, allowing consumers to fall to the ground.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the Ab Swing immediately. DCD is directly contacting all owners, instructing them to return the product's handlebars for a free replacement.
Reported Injuries
DCD Incorporated is aware of 139 complaints related to the potential weld failure, of which 11 involve injuries to the wrists, back and head, when consumers fell from the seat.
Sold At
Home Shopping Network (HSN) sold the exercise units in September 2002, for about $89.
Manufactured In
Malaysia
Full Recall Description
The Ab Swing is a manual exercise unit, primarily intended for abdominal exercise. It is gray steel, with red seat and handlebars with black grips. The Ab Swing weighs approximately 18 pounds, and sits about 2 feet off the ground. The word "abswing" is printed on the front of the seat and the phrase "Made in Malaysia" is printed on a tag on the back of the seat. Units that contain the phrase "Made in China" are not included in this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28