CPSC, ICON Health & Fitness Inc. Announce Recall of Hiker Exercise Equipment
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-03-14). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: NTHK9990, 831.29897, NTHK2249, PFHK9990. About 7,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02120 |
| Published | 2002-03-14 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-02 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Hiker |
| Firm named in the title | ICON Health & Fitness Inc. |
| Firms | ICON Health & Fitness, of Logan, Utah (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 7,500 |
| Model numbers | NTHK9990, 831.29897, NTHK2249, PFHK9990 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting good and department stores sold these hikers nationwide, from April 2000 through December 2001, for up to $2,300, depending on model. |
Description
Hikers are shortened-platform treadmills that operate at a speed of up to 6 mph. They can be set at an incline of up to 25 or 50 percent, depending on model, to simulate hiking up steep grades. The recall includes the NordicTrack Adventurer with model number NTHK9990 or 831.29897; NordicTrack Teton with model number NTHK2249; and ProForm TrailRunner with model number PFHK9990. The brand of these hikers is written on the console on the front of the equipment. The brand name, model name and model number are written on the front page of the equipment's user manual. The model number also is written on the hiker's serial number decal found on the left-front corner of the NordicTrack Adventurer and Teton units, and on the right side of the support base of the ProForm TrailRunner. Hikers with a sticker reading "KIT" located near the model number label have already been repaired.
Hazard
An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. This poses a risk of fire and burns to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled hikers immediately and contact Icon Health & Fitness to receive a free repair kit or to arrange for a free service call.
Incidents and injuries
ICON has received 14 reports of the machines smoking and plastic pieces melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
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