Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
CPSC recall 09754 · announced July 21, 2009 · Utop Sporting Co · 48,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall.
The hazard
The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.