Product Recall Number: 04-554
Why was Tredex 10.0 treadmill recalled?
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
Product Recall Number: 04-554
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2004-06-03
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Tredex 10.0 treadmill
Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J., is voluntarily recalling 320 Tredex 10.0 treadmills. The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall. Name of Product: Tredex 10.0 treadmillUnits: 320Importer/Distributor: Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.Hazard: The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: 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.Sold by: Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for between $500 and $1400.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: 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.
Hazard Description: The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: 320
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.
Remedy: 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.
Sold At: Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for between $500 and $1,400.
Importers: Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed