CPSC2010-01-21
Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Johnson Health Tech North America Inc., of Cottage Grove, Wis.
Hazard
The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the elliptical machines immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech NA to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals.
Sold at
Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.livestrongfitness.com and www.dickssportinggoods.com between October 2009 and November 2009.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
The firm is aware of 58 reports of foot pedal disengagements. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Johnson Health Tech NA at 866-218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at https://www.horizonfitness.com/support. Consumers can also contact the firm via email at reworks@johnsonfit.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Johnson-Health-Tech-North-America-Recalls-Horizon-Fitness-and-LIVESTRONG-Fitness-Elliptical-Trainers-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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