CPSC recall 05-594, announced August 3, 2005, covers ICON Health & Fitness Epic T60 treadmill (about 16,700 units). If assembly instructions are not properly followed, the gas spring/shock can be damaged during assembly, if the walking platform is folded up and goes beyond the vertical position. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should contact ICON Health & Fitness for information on how to determine whether their treadmills have been damaged and to obtain revised assembly instructions and warning decals. Recall contact: call (800) 999-3756, or go to www.iconfitness.com.
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
They have model number EPTL81804 on a decal located on the front frame, near where the power cord enters the machine.
Which products are included?
These are 2004 Epic T60 silver and gray colored treadmills with black handrails. They have model number EPTL81804 on a decal located on the front frame, near where the power cord enters the machine. "EPIC T60" is written on the hood of the treadmill.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If assembly instructions are not properly followed, the gas spring/shock can be damaged during assembly, if the walking platform is folded up and goes beyond the vertical position. This action can cause the shock to contact the treadmill roller and be damaged, and could propel shock parts out. The parts of the shock could hit a bystander, causing injury.
Incidents and injuries
ICON has received two reports of minor foot injuries and five reports of minor property damage.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact ICON Health & Fitness for information on how to determine whether their treadmills have been damaged and to obtain revised assembly instructions and warning decals. Damaged units will be inspected and repaired by ICON service technicians free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., of Logan, Utah
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 05-594
- Units
- About 16,700
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Costco Wholesale stores nationwide, between September 2004 and February 2005, for between $899 and $999
Epic T60 treadmill
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, contact ICON toll-free at (800) 999-3756 between 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or at their Web site at www.iconfitness.com
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