Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-12-06). Hazards: fall. Models: 460. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12052 |
| Published | 2011-12-06 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-22 |
| Product category | Exercise Equipment |
| Products | Elliptical Exercise Trainer |
| Firm named in the title | Nautilus |
| Firms | Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Model numbers | 460 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000. |
Description
Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine is 73 inches tall and 54 inches long. It is made of gray anodized aluminum with two moving and two fixed handlebars all with black rubberized padding. The fixed handlebars have heart rate sensors on both sides. The machine has a touch-screen console, an adjustable fan and an orange-colored, oversized water bottle holder. A medallion with the Schwinn logo is on the bottom right side of the base of the machine.
Hazard
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.
Incidents and injuries
Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
Machine access
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