CPSC recall 99-024, announced November 18, 1998, covers Pacific Scientific Treadmills (over 71,000 units). An electrical short can occur in the treadmills' motors, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards to consumers. Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled treadmills and call Pacific Scientific Co. for information on participating in the recall. Recall contact: call (888) 340-4975.
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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
The manufacturer's name, and model number or name are found on the treadmill itself.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
The treadmills being recalled have been manufactured as various models by eight companies. Pacific Scientific Co. manufactured the motors used in the recalled treadmills. The following table identifies the specific models being recalled and the manufacturer name under which the treadmills were sold. The manufacturer's name, and model number or name are found on the treadmill itself. Treadmill Mfr. Model When Sold Aerobics Pacemaster Pro Plus Auto Incline, Pacemaster Pro Plus Heart Rate Control, PaceMaster Pro-Plus, PaceMaster Pro-Plus HR 17,288 sold from November 1997 through October 1998 Aerobic Technologies APT1, AT1, Polaris T845, Medicostride, Platinum 1,245 sold from October 1997 through October 1998 Bodyguard Fitness Magellon, Odyssey LS, Odyssey LS2 458 sold from September 1998 through October 1998 Conetex Athlon IQ2 3,346 sold from May 1997 through October 1998 Precor 940, 944, 9.17, 9.21SI, 9.21I, 9.25I, 9.41SI, 9.21, 9.21S, 9.17SI, 9.41S, 9.25 22,645 sold from June 1997 through October 1998 Tunturi J550, J660, J661F, J77P 3,651 sold from February 1998 through October 1998 True Fitness 350 series, 450 series, 500 series, 700 series, 725 series 22,074 sold from July 1997 through October 1998 Kurt Manufacturing TM940, TM940R, TM960 540 sold from May 1997 through October 1998
What to look for
- Model numbers
- 16 listed. Yours must match one exactly.
- Where to look
the treadmill itself
(the notice’s words)- Price paid
- $1,500 to $5,000
Why it was recalled
An electrical short can occur in the treadmills' motors, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Pacific Scientific are not aware of any injuries involving these treadmills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled treadmills and call Pacific Scientific Co. for information on participating in the recall. Pacific Scientific Co. will arrange for local dealers to go to consumers' homes, and inspect and repair the treadmills. Consumers should not use the treadmills until the repair has been made.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 16 listed in this recall.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 340-4975.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pacific Scientific
- Manufacturer
- Pacific Scientific Co., of Rockford, Ill., Aerobics, Aerobic Technologies, Bodyguard Fitness, Conetex, Precor, Tunturi, True Fitness., Kurt Manufacturing
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 99-024
- Units
- Over 71,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Fitness and specialty stores nationwide, including Atlantic Fitness, Busy Body, Fitness Experience, Fitness in Motion, Fitness Stores, Fitness Superstores and Fitness Warehouse, sold the treadmills for about $1,500 to $5,000.
Treadmills
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
This recall in context
Compared with the 132 exercise equipment recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 71,000 units: the 25th-largest of 113 exercise equipment recalls that state a unit count. The median is 10,200 units.
- Hazards
- Fire: named in 15 of 132 exercise equipment recalls. Electric shock: named in 2 of 132 exercise equipment recalls.
Recall contact information
Consumers may call Pacific Scientific Co. anytime at (888) 340-4975.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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