CPSC2004-06-04
CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
Hazard
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
Remedy
Stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Sold at
Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide, from January 2004 through March 2004, for between $500 and $1400.
Affected count
320
Injuries reported
Sportcraft received nine reports of unexpected acceleration, including five reports of injuries. The injuries included sprains to the back, shoulder and knees, and cuts and abrasions to various parts of the body.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Tredex 10.0 treadmill
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Sportcraft-Announce-Recall-of-Tredex-TreadmillsDon't want to check this manually?
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