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Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazar...

Published: June 12, 2006Recall ID: 06556Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.

Product Description & Identification

The consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation of the treadmill. 2006 Premier Consoles can be identified by the word Premier or T9700HRT printed on the console face under the Vision Fitness logo. These consoles were sold under model numbers TCFP6, TCPP6 and C9700H6. Model numbers are printed on the underside of the console and located on the serial number tag. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Model TCPP6: Serial numbers TC175B05060002 through TC175B05080480. Model TCFP6: Serial numbers TC176B05060002 through TC176B05080309. Model TC9700H6: Serial numbers TC184B05070012 through TC18405080143.

Affected Products

2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Vision-Fitness-Recalls-Treadmill-Console-to-Repair-Unexpected-Acceleration-Hazard
TitleVision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a9211153c00b4c299a4d8c7a8d3a60a6.jpg
Images › CaptionRecalled Treadmill Console
Hazards › NameDue to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.
Injuries › NameVision Fitness has received one report of these treadmills unexpectedly increasing speed and elevation. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)
Products › TypeExercise Machines/Equipment
Products › Category I D1933
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 480
Recall I D3425
Remedies › NameConsumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.
Retailers › NameSpecialty fitness retailers nationwide as one of three consoles available on standard treadmill frames from September 2005 through October 2005 for between $1,700 and $3,000.
Recall Date2006-06-12T00:00:00
DescriptionThe consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation of the treadmill. 2006 Premier Consoles can be identified by the word Premier or T9700HRT printed on the console face under the Vision Fitness logo. These consoles were sold under model numbers TCFP6, TCPP6 and C9700H6. Model numbers are printed on the underside of the console and located on the serial number tag. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Model TCPP6: Serial numbers TC175B05060002 through TC175B05080480. Model TCFP6: Serial numbers TC176B05060002 through TC176B05080309. Model TC9700H6: Serial numbers TC184B05070012 through TC18405080143.
Recall Number06556
Manufacturers › NameVision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis.
Consumer ContactFor additional information, contact Vision Fitness at (800) 335-4348 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Last Publish Date2024-08-12T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryChina

Overview

  • Recalling FirmVision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis.
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