Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10116 · Jan 21, 2010 · Johnson Health Tech North America
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10116
- Date
- Jan 21, 2010
- Company
- Johnson Health Tech North America
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled products are elliptical trainers branded under the Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness names. The brand name is located at the top of the console display with the model numbers just below and the serial numbers are located on the front support tube of the trainer. The recalled models and serial numbers are listed below. Horizon Model Serial Number Range EX-58 EP5 130909CX0 0001 - EP5 130909CX0 0645; EP5 130909CY0 0646 - EP5 130909CY0 0903; EP5 130909CX0 0904 - EP5 130910CX0 1893 EX-68 EP5 140909CX0 0259 - EP5 140910CX0 0387 EX-78 EP5 160909CX0 0121 - EP5 160910CX0 0142 GS1050E EP5 180909CX0 2194 - EP5 180910CX0 1290 CE5.1 EP515N2 32090001 - EP515N3 32090519; EP515X6 39090001 - EP515X2 45090129 LIVESTRONG Model Serial Number Range LS7.9E EP52 50908CN0 0001 - EP52 50908CN0 1679; EP52 50909CX0 0001 - EP52 50911CX0 0296 LS9.9E EP52 70907CN0 0016; EP52 70908CN0 0001 - EP52 70908CN0 1682; EP52 70909CX0 0001 - EP52 70911CX0 0120 LS12.9E EP52 80908CN0 0003 - EP52 80908CN0 1534; EP52 80909CX0 0001 - EP52 80911CX0 0550
What can happen
The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the elliptical machines immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech NA to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm is aware of 58 reports of foot pedal disengagements. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.livestrongfitness.com and www.dickssportinggoods.com between October 2009 and November 2009.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled horizon fitness and livestrong™ fitness elliptical trainers?
Consumers should stop using the elliptical machines immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech NA to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals.
What is the hazard?
The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard.
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.