Product Recall Number: 14-027
Why was ElliptiGO outdoor elliptical cycles recalled?
The front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard.
Product Recall Number: 14-027
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2013-11-21
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: ElliptiGO outdoor elliptical cycles
Description: The outdoor elliptical cycles used for exercise have drive arm axle and fork detachment problems.
Hazard Description: The front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 7,000 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada
Incidents: ElliptiGO has received one report of the fork separating and ten reports of the drive arm detaching. One injury consisting of a minor abrasions caused by a drive arm detaching has been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using recalled ElliptiGO cycles until they have the fork upgraded with a safety retrofit and/or upgraded replacement drive arm axles installed. Consumers with affected cycles can contact ElliptiGO online at www.elliptigo.com/safety to locate the authorized repair center closest to them.
Sold At: ElliptiGO Inc. online at elliptigo.com and through various specialty bicycle and specialty fitness retailers nationwide from April 2011 through October 2013 for about $1,800 to $3,500.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed