CPSC2009-07-21
Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
Utop Sporting Co., of China
Hazard
The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site.
Sold at
Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300.
Affected count
About 48,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Orbitrek Elite and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic Elliptical Exercise Gliders
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Elliptical-Exercise-Gliders-Recalled-by-Thane-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-New-Instructions-to-Be-ProvidedDon't want to check this manually?
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