CPSCJune 12, 2006

Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair

Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard

Why was Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair recalled?

Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console. Contact: For additional information, contact Vision Fitness at (800) 335-4348 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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
2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)
Company
Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis.
Quantity
About 480
Sold at
Specialty fitness retailers nationwide as one of three consoles available on standard treadmill frames from September 2005 through October 2005 for between $1,700 and $3,000.
Recall date
June 12, 2006
Incidents / injuries
Vision Fitness has received one report of these treadmills unexpectedly increasing speed and elevation. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation of the treadmill. 2006 Premier Consoles can be identified by the word Premier or T9700HRT printed on the console face under the Vision Fitness logo. These consoles were sold under model numbers TCFP6, TCPP6 and C9700H6. Model numbers are printed on the underside of the console and located on the serial number tag. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Model TCPP6: Serial numbers TC175B05060002 through TC175B05080480. Model TCFP6: Serial numbers TC176B05060002 through TC176B05080309. Model TC9700H6: Serial numbers TC184B05070012 through TC18405080143.

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