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Recalled treadmill
An electrical short can occur in the treadmills' motors, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards to consumers.
Over 71,000
Consumers may call Pacific Scientific Co. anytime at (888) 340-4975.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Pacific Scientific Co., of Rockford, Ill., is recalling over 71,000 treadmills. An electrical short can occur in the treadmills' motors, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards to consumers.
CPSC and Pacific Scientific are not aware of any injuries involving these treadmills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The treadmills being recalled have been manufactured as various models by eight companies. Pacific Scientific Co. manufactured the motors used in the recalled treadmills. The following table identifies the specific models being recalled and the manufacturer name under which the treadmills were sold. The manufacturer's name, and model number or name are found on the treadmill itself.
| Treadmill Mfr. | Model | When Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aerobics | Pacemaster Pro Plus Auto Incline, Pacemaster Pro Plus Heart Rate Control, PaceMaster Pro-Plus, PaceMaster Pro-Plus HR |
17,288 sold from November 1997 through October 1998 |
| Aerobic Technologies | APT1, AT1, Polaris T845, Medicostride, Platinum |
1,245 sold from October 1997 through October 1998 |
| Bodyguard Fitness | Magellon, Odyssey LS, Odyssey LS2 |
458 sold from September 1998 through October 1998 |
| Conetex | Athlon IQ2 | 3,346 sold from May 1997 through October 1998 |
| Precor | 940, 944, 9.17, 9.21SI, 9.21I, 9.25I, 9.41SI, 9.21, 9.21S, 9.17SI, 9.41S, 9.25 |
22,645 sold from June 1997 through October 1998 |
| Tunturi | J550, J660, J661F, J77P | 3,651 sold from February 1998 through October 1998 |
| True Fitness | 350 series, 450 series, 500 series, 700 series, 725 series |
22,074 sold from July 1997 through October 1998 |
| Kurt Manufacturing | TM940, TM940R, TM960 | 540 sold from May 1997 through October 1998 |
Fitness and specialty stores nationwide, including Atlantic Fitness, Busy Body, Fitness Experience, Fitness in Motion, Fitness Stores, Fitness Superstores and Fitness Warehouse, sold the treadmills for about $1,500 to $5,000.
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled treadmills and call Pacific Scientific Co. anytime at (888) 340-4975 for information on participating in the recall. Pacific Scientific Co. will arrange for local dealers to go to consumers' homes, and inspect and repair the treadmills. Consumers should not use the treadmills until the repair has been made.
Treadmill models sold after November 1, 1998, are not part of the recall.
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled treadmills and call Pacific Scientific Co. anytime at (888) 340-4975 for information on participating in the recall. Pacific Scientific Co. will arrange for local dealers to go to consumers' homes, and inspect and repair the treadmills. Consumers should not use the treadmills until the repair has been made.
CPSC and Pacific Scientific are not aware of any injuries involving these treadmills.
Note: Individual Commissioners may have statements related to this topic. Please visit www.cpsc.gov/commissioners to search for statements related to this or other topics.
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