CPSC2018-03-29
Octane Fitness Recalls Cross Trainers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Octane Fitness, of Brooklyn Park, Minn.
Hazard
The incline lead screw can shear off, causing the foot pedals to drop unexpectedly, resulting in a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Gym and Fitness Center operators should immediately stop using these recalled cross trainers and contact Octane Fitness LLC for repair instructions. The firm is contacting all known purchasers of the recalled cross trainers directly.
Sold at
Specialty fitness stores, distributors and direct sales to commercial clubs and gyms nationwide from August 2015 through November 2017 for between about $8,000 and $10,500.
Affected count
About 570
Injuries reported
The firm has received seven reports of the foot pedal dropping unexpectedly, including one report of a scrape to the knee or leg area.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Octane Fitness XT-One elliptical cross trainers
Consumer contact
Octane Fitness toll-free at 888-975-1376 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, email at customerservice@octanefitness.com, or online at www.octanefitness.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Octane-Fitness-Recalls-Cross-Trainers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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