CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills

Recalled June 4, 2004 · CPSC recall 04554 · Sportcraft

Hazard

The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.

Remedy

Stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Units

320

Incidents / injuries

Sportcraft received nine reports of unexpected acceleration, including five reports of injuries. The injuries included sprains to the back, shoulder and knees, and cuts and abrasions to various parts of the body.

Description

The treadmill measures 62 inches high, 79 inches long, and 35 inches wide. It is gray and has a gray control panel. The name "Tredex 10.0" appears on the control console of the treadmill and on the motor cover of the treadmill. This recall includes only the Tredex 10.0 model treadmill.

What to do

Stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Contact

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

Product

Tredex 10.0 treadmill

Imported by

Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.

Retailers

Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide, from January 2004 through March 2004, for between $500 and $1400.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →