CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills
USCPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills
Recalling Firm: Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2002/CPSC-Horizon-Fitness-Announce-Recall-of-Treadmills |
| Title | CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/horizon-treadmill.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled treadmill |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | Horizon Fitness and CPSC have received 15 reports of consumers losing their balance and falling off of the treadmill. Injuries include cuts and abrasions. |
| Products › Name | 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,900 |
| Recall I D | 2130 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2002-04-23T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 02145 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers may contact Horizon Fitness toll-free at (866) 864-3840 or (888) 993-3199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-09-10T00:00:00 |
Check Other Products In Your Household
Free Safety ToolsSafety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:
Overview
- Recalling FirmHorizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.
📢 Share Warning
Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:
🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis. - CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills Check if your household is affected: https://therecallfile.com/recalls/cpsc-horizon-fitness-announce-recall-of-treadmills/CPSC-02145
Join Alertlist
Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.
Featured on Product Hunt
Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.
Support The Recall File
Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.
Related Recalls
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018088 -
Tires
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018288 -
Airbag
Health CanadaTransport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Transport Canada Recall - 2018409 -
Airbag