CPSCGeneral Alert
Endurance Treadmills Recalled for Unexpected Speed Changes Posing Fall Hazard
Published: June 7, 2006Recall ID: 06178Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
Product Description & Identification
The recall includes the T7, T7.1, T8 and T9.1 models of the Endurance Treadmills. The treadmills are black and silver. The model number is located along the side of the running surface near the end of the treadmill. Consumers should check the serial number, located on the front lower shroud of the treadmill along the vertical surface on a white sticker, and contact the company to confirm their treadmill is included in the recall.
Affected Products
Endurance Treadmills
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Endurance-Treadmills-Recalled-for-Unexpected-Speed-Changes-Posing-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Endurance Treadmills Recalled for Unexpected Speed Changes Posing Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/907ff095c0834ba4bdbf8507acfb9bdc.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Treadmill |
| Hazards › Name | The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall. |
| Injuries › Name | Endurance has received nine reports of speed control problems. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Endurance Treadmills |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 700 |
| Recall I D | 3286 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Fitness equipment stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500. |
| Recall Date | 2006-06-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall includes the T7, T7.1, T8 and T9.1 models of the Endurance Treadmills. The treadmills are black and silver. The model number is located along the side of the running surface near the end of the treadmill. Consumers should check the serial number, located on the front lower shroud of the treadmill along the vertical surface on a white sticker, and contact the company to confirm their treadmill is included in the recall. |
| Distributors › Name | Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill. |
| Recall Number | 06178 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Joong Chen Industries, of Taiwan |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Endurance at (800) 496-5632 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or send an email to treadmillrecall@endurancecardio.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |