Product Recall Number: 12052
Why was Elliptical Exercise Trainer recalled?
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 12052
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-12-05
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Elliptical Exercise Trainer
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 10,000 units
Incidents: Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed