CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
Why was CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills recalled?
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Tredex 10.0 treadmill
- Company
- Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
- Quantity
- 320
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide, from January 2004 through March 2004, for between $500 and $1400.
- Recall date
- June 4, 2004
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.