CPSC recall 03-554, announced September 3, 2003, covers Life Fitness Treadmill (2,800 units). The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Life Fitness is contacting all registered owners and scheduling an on-site repair at no charge. Recall contact: call (800) 351-3737.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: 9000HR.
Which products are included?
This program includes the following Life Fitness treadmills: Model 9000HR: Serial numbers CTB100000-CTB101618, Model 8500: Serial numbers MTB100000-MTB100646, T9I: Serial numbers CTI100000-CTI100746
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
Incidents and injuries
Life Fitness has received 7 reports of unexpected acceleration.
Official remedy
Life Fitness is contacting all registered owners and scheduling an on-site repair at no charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Life Fitness Division of Brunswick
- Manufacturer
- Life Fitness Division of Brunswick Corporation, of Franklin Park, Ill.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 03-554
- Units
- 2,800
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty fitness equipment retailers nationwide, from August 2002 through April 2003, for between $4,500 and $5,000.
Life Fitness Treadmill
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
Call Life Fitness at (800) 351-3737 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., CT Monday through Friday.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
