CPSC recall 08-126, announced December 11, 2007, covers Fitness Quest Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers (about 23,000 units). The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 190 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine. Recall contact: call (800) 321-9236, or go to www.fitnessquest.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Eclipse® 1175e elliptical trainers. The elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine. The machine has two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. Each machine has "1175e" stamped on an oval decal located on the side of the wheel housing.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fitness Quest
- Manufacturer
- Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 08-126
- Units
- About 23,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450.
Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 am and 8 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.fitnessquest.com
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