Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
USElliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
Recalling Firm: Utop Sporting Co., of China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall.
Affected Products
Orbitrek Elite and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic Elliptical Exercise Gliders
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Elliptical-Exercise-Gliders-Recalled-by-Thane-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-New-Instructions-to-Be-Provided |
| Title | Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1d8ed6ab5c7c48e29ebff2718d8251fe.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Elliptical Exercise Gliders |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5c13fee95ebe4e67bdcd79feebe9bcd5.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Elliptical Exercise Gliders |
| Hazards › Name | The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Orbitrek Elite and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic Elliptical Exercise Gliders |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 48,000 |
| Recall I D | 6059 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site. |
| Retailers › Name | Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300. |
| Recall Date | 2009-07-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 09754 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Utop Sporting Co., of China |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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