Endurance Treadmills Recalled for Unexpected Speed Changes Posing Fall Hazard
Recall 06178 · Jun 7, 2006 · Joong Chen Industries
700
units affected
700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06178
- Date
- Jun 7, 2006
- Company
- Joong Chen Industries
- Units affected
- 700
- Product
- Endurance Treadmills
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled endurance treadmills?
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair.
What is the hazard?
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.