2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)
CPSC Recall #06-556 — June 11, 2006
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
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.
Units Affected
About 480
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.
Manufacturer
Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis.
Manufactured In
China