Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-11). Hazards: fall. About 23,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08126 |
| Published | 2007-12-11 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers |
| Firm named in the title | Fitness Quest |
| Firms | Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 23,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450. |
Description
This recall involves the Eclipse® 1175e elliptical trainers. The elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine. The machine has two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. Each machine has "1175e" stamped on an oval decal located on the side of the wheel housing.
Hazard
The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.
Incidents and injuries
Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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