CPSC recall 06-178, announced June 7, 2006, covers Joong Chen Industries Endurance Treadmills (about 700 units). The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair. Recall contact: call (800) 496-5632, or email treadmillrecall@endurancecardio.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.
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.
The model number is located along the side of the running surface near the end of the treadmill.
Which products are included?
The recall includes the T7, T7.1, T8 and T9.1 models of the Endurance Treadmills. The treadmills are black and silver. The model number is located along the side of the running surface near the end of the treadmill. Consumers should check the serial number, located on the front lower shroud of the treadmill along the vertical surface on a white sticker, and contact the company to confirm their treadmill is included in the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
Incidents and injuries
Endurance has received nine reports of speed control problems. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Joong Chen Industries
- Manufacturer
- Joong Chen Industries, of Taiwan
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 06-178
- Units
- About 700
- Manufactured in
- Taiwan
- Sold at / sales period
- Fitness equipment stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500.
- Distributor
- Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill.
Endurance Treadmills
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Endurance at (800) 496-5632 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or send an email to treadmillrecall@endurancecardio.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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