CPSC recall 06-179, announced June 7, 2006, covers Fitness Quest Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer and Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro Gliders (about 154,000 units). The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. The notice cites 145 incident reports. Consumers should disconnect the pistons on these exercise gliders. Recall contact: call (800) 321-9236, or go to www.fitnessquest.com.
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Which products are included?
Gazelle® Freestyle Crosstrainer and Crosstrainer Pro exercisers are "glider-style" exercise equipment. The user moves two foot platforms in a striding motion back and forth while grasping handlebars attached to the platforms. The model name "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer" or "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro" is printed on the side of each product's frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. If this happens, a person using the glider can fall off the exercise machine.
Incidents and injuries
Fitness Quest has received 145 reports of pistons detaching and one report of a minor injury from a fall.
Official remedy
Consumers should disconnect the pistons on these exercise gliders. Consumers can continue to use the gliders until they receive the repair kit as long as the pistons are detached. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer Pro from Dick's should contact Fitness Quest for a free repair kit. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer or Crosstrainer Pro from the Home Shopping Network (HSN) or the Shopping Channel (tSC) before January 1, 2006 will receive a free repair kit by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if you do not receive a repair kit. Crosstrainer Pro gliders purchased from HSN or tSC after January 1, 2006 have repair kits included. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer Pro glider from The Sportman's Guide will receive a free repair kit by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if you do not receive a repair kit by July 12, 2006.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fitness Quest
- Manufacturer
- Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 06-179
- Units
- About 154,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Thailand
- Sold at / sales period
- The Home Shopping Network (HSN), The Shopping Channel (tSC), The Sportman's Guide, and Dick's Sporting Goods, beginning in January 2004, for between $200 and $250.
Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer and Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro Gliders
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto www.fitnessquest.com
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