2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)
CPSC Recall #06-556 — June 11, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-556 |
| Recall Date | June 11, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace, Repair |
| Units Affected | About 480 |
| Manufacturer | Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty 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. |
Product
2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 480 2006 Model Year Premier Consoles sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames. 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. Name of Product: 2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)Units: About 480Manufacturer: Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis.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.Incidents/Injuries: Vision Fitness has received one report of these treadmills unexpectedly increasing speed and elevation. No injuries have been reported.Description: 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.Sold at: Specialty 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.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Vision Fitness at (800) 335-4348 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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.
Incidents & Injuries
Vision Fitness has received one report of these treadmills unexpectedly increasing speed and elevation. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace, Repair) at no cost to you.
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