CPSC2002-04-23
CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills
Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.
Hazard
A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair.
Sold at
Sporting goods stores, including Total Fitness Solutions, Fitness Warehouse and Play It Again Sports sold these treadmills nationwide, from November 2000 through June 2001, for between $699 and $1099.
Affected count
About 5,900
Injuries reported
Horizon Fitness and CPSC have received 15 reports of consumers losing their balance and falling off of the treadmill. Injuries include cuts and abrasions.
Products
2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills
Consumer contact
Consumers may contact Horizon Fitness toll-free at (866) 864-3840 or (888) 993-3199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Horizon-Fitness-Announce-Recall-of-TreadmillsDon't want to check this manually?
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