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Endurance Treadmills Recalled for Unexpected Speed Changes Posing Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Endurance Treadmill
Name of Product:
Endurance Treadmills
Hazard:

The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
June 07, 2006
Units:

About 700

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 treadmillrecall@endurancecardio.com.

Recall Details

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 Treadmills

Units: About 700

Distributor: Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill.

Manufacturer: Joong Chen Industries, of Taiwan

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.

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: Taiwan

Remedy: 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 treadmillrecall@endurancecardio.com.

Endurance Media Contact: Scott McDonald at scottm@endurancecardio.com.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair.

Incidents/Injuries:

Endurance has received nine reports of speed control problems. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Fitness equipment stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
Manufacturer(s):
Joong Chen Industries, of Taiwan
Distributor(s):
Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill.
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Recall number:
06-178

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