CPSC2007-12-11
Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Hazard
The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.
Sold at
Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450.
Affected count
About 23,000
Injuries reported
Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 am and 8 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.fitnessquest.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Fitness-Quest-Recalls-Eclipse-Elliptical-Trainers-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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