CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2002-04-23). Hazards: fall. About 5,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 02145 |
| Published | 2002-04-23 |
| Last updated | 2025-09-10 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills |
| Firm named in the title | Horizon Fitness |
| Firms | Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis. (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 5,900 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Sporting goods stores, including Total Fitness Solutions, Fitness Warehouse and Play It Again Sports sold these treadmills nationwide, from November 2000 through June 2001, for between $699 and $1099. |
Description
The models included in the recall are the model year 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills. This recall does not include any 2002 model product, which include the Omega II, Quantum II, Paragon II, and Alpine.
Hazard
A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair.
Incidents and injuries
Horizon Fitness and CPSC have received 15 reports of consumers losing their balance and falling off of the treadmill. Injuries include cuts and abrasions.
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