Safety regulator, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
Recall 04554 · Jun 4, 2004 · Sportcraft Ltd.
320
units affected
320
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04554
- Date
- Jun 4, 2004
- Company
- Sportcraft Ltd.
- Units affected
- 320
- Product
- Tredex 10.0 treadmill
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
The treadmill measures 62 inches high, 79 inches long, and 35 inches wide. It is gray and has a gray control panel. The name "Tredex 10.0" appears on the control console of the treadmill and on the motor cover of the treadmill. This recall includes only the Tredex 10.0 model treadmill.
What can happen
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
The fix
Stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sportcraft received nine reports of unexpected acceleration, including five reports of injuries. The injuries included sprains to the back, shoulder and knees, and cuts and abrasions to various parts of the body.
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide, from January 2004 through March 2004, for between $500 and $1400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tredex 10.0 treadmill?
Stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can 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.