CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Treadmills
CPSC recall 05235 · announced July 28, 2005 · Sportcraft · 12,000 units affected
The product
This recall includes Sportcraft Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 treadmills. These 155- to 170-pound motorized treadmills are gray in color and can be folded upright for storage. The name "Sportcraft" and product identification of "Tredex 6.0", "TX 440" or "TX 550" are printed on the control console of the treadmill.
The hazard
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled treadmills immediately. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sportcraft has received 110 reports of unexpected acceleration, 14 of which resulted in minor injuries, including sprains and bruises.
Sold at: Discount department and other retail stores nationwide, from December 2002 through April 2005, for between $350 and $600.
Consumer contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.