CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Treadmills
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-07-28). Hazards: fall. About 12,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05235 |
| Published | 2005-07-28 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-28 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 Treadmills |
| Firm named in the title | Sportcraft |
| Firms | Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 12,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Discount department and other retail stores nationwide, from December 2002 through April 2005, for between $350 and $600. |
Description
This recall includes Sportcraft Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 treadmills. These 155- to 170-pound motorized treadmills are gray in color and can be folded upright for storage. The name "Sportcraft" and product identification of "Tredex 6.0", "TX 440" or "TX 550" are printed on the control console of the treadmill.
Hazard
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled treadmills immediately. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Incidents and injuries
Sportcraft has received 110 reports of unexpected acceleration, 14 of which resulted in minor injuries, including sprains and bruises.
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