CPSC recall 02-145, announced April 23, 2002, covers Horizon Fitness 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills (about 5,900 units). A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall. The notice cites 15 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair. Recall contact: call (866) 864-3840 or (888) 993-3199.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The models included in the recall are the model year 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills. This recall does not include any 2002 model product, which include the Omega II, Quantum II, Paragon II, and Alpine.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall.
Incidents and injuries
Horizon Fitness and CPSC have received 15 reports of consumers losing their balance and falling off of the treadmill. Injuries include cuts and abrasions.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Horizon Fitness
- Manufacturer
- Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 02-145
- Units
- About 5,900
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods stores, including Total Fitness Solutions, Fitness Warehouse and Play It Again Sports sold these treadmills nationwide, from November 2000 through June 2001, for between $699 and $1099.
2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
Consumers may contact Horizon Fitness toll-free at (866) 864-3840 or (888) 993-3199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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