Nautilus Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment recall: Fall Hazard
Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Nautilus Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment recalled?
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty. Contact: For additional information, contact Nautilus toll-free at 800-259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or on the company's website at www.schwinn.com
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
- Elliptical Exercise Trainer
- Company
- Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 10,000 units
- Sold at
- Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000.
- Recall date
- December 6, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine is 73 inches tall and 54 inches long. It is made of gray anodized aluminum with two moving and two fixed handlebars all with black rubberized padding. The fixed handlebars have heart rate sensors on both sides. The machine has a touch-screen console, an adjustable fan and an orange-colored, oversized water bottle holder. A medallion with the Schwinn logo is on the bottom right side of the base of the machine.