Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12052 · Dec 6, 2011 · Nautilus
10,000
units affected
10,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12052
- Date
- Dec 6, 2011
- Company
- Nautilus
- Units affected
- 10,000
- Product
- Elliptical Exercise Trainer
- Product type
- Exercise Equipment
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine is 73 inches tall and 54 inches long. It is made of gray anodized aluminum with two moving and two fixed handlebars all with black rubberized padding. The fixed handlebars have heart rate sensors on both sides. The machine has a touch-screen console, an adjustable fan and an orange-colored, oversized water bottle holder. A medallion with the Schwinn logo is on the bottom right side of the base of the machine.
What can happen
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
- Sold at
- Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled elliptical exercise trainer?
Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.
What is the hazard?
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, 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.