Endurance Treadmills
CPSC Recall #06-178 — June 6, 2006
Product
Endurance Treadmills
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Endurance Treadmills. The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.Name of Product: Endurance TreadmillsUnits: About 700Distributor: Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill.Manufacturer: Joong Chen Industries, of TaiwanHazard: The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.Incidents/Injuries: Endurance has received nine reports of speed control problems. No injuries have been reported.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.Sold at: Fitness equipment stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500.Manufactured In: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair.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 [email protected] Media Contact: Scott McDonald at [email protected].
Hazard
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
Incidents / Injuries
Endurance has received nine reports of speed control problems. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair.
Units Affected
About 700
Sold At
Fitness equipment stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
Manufacturer
Joong Chen Industries, of Taiwan
Manufactured In
Taiwan