Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard
Recall 06556 · Jun 12, 2006 · Vision Fitness
480
units affected
480
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06556
- Date
- Jun 12, 2006
- Company
- Vision Fitness
- Units affected
- 480
- Product
- 2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation of the treadmill. 2006 Premier Consoles can be identified by the word Premier or T9700HRT printed on the console face under the Vision Fitness logo. These consoles were sold under model numbers TCFP6, TCPP6 and C9700H6. Model numbers are printed on the underside of the console and located on the serial number tag. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Model TCPP6: Serial numbers TC175B05060002 through TC175B05080480. Model TCFP6: Serial numbers TC176B05060002 through TC176B05080309. Model TC9700H6: Serial numbers TC184B05070012 through TC18405080143.
What can happen
Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.
The fix
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Vision Fitness has received one report of these treadmills unexpectedly increasing speed and elevation. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty fitness retailers nationwide as one of three consoles available on standard treadmill frames from September 2005 through October 2005 for between $1,700 and $3,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2006 model year premier console (sold with vision fitness treadmill frames)?
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.
What is the hazard?
Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.
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.