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Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided

  • Recalled Elliptical Exercise Glider
  • Recalled Elliptical Exercise Glider
Name of Product:
Orbitrek Elite and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic Elliptical Exercise Gliders
Hazard:

The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy:
Inspect
New Instructions
Recall Date:
July 21, 2009
Units:

About 48,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300.
Manufacturer(s):
Utop Sporting Co., of China
Distributor(s):
Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-754

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