ElliptiGO outdoor elliptical cycles
CPSC Recall #14-027 — November 21, 2013
Product
ElliptiGO outdoor elliptical cycles
Description
The outdoor elliptical cycles used for exercise have drive arm axle and fork detachment problems.
Hazard
The front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
ElliptiGO has received one report of the fork separating and ten reports of the drive arm detaching. One injury consisting of a minor abrasions caused by a drive arm detaching has been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using recalled ElliptiGO cycles until they have the fork upgraded with a safety retrofit and/or upgraded replacement drive arm axles installed. Consumers with affected cycles can contact ElliptiGO online at www.elliptigo.com/safety to locate the authorized repair center closest to them.
Units Affected
About 7,000 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada
Sold At
ElliptiGO Inc. online at elliptigo.com and through various specialty bicycle and specialty fitness retailers nationwide from April 2011 through October 2013 for about $1,800 to $3,500.
Manufactured In
Taiwan