Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided

Recalled July 21, 2009 · CPSC recall 09754 · Elliptical

Hazard

The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site.

Units

About 48,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.

Product

Orbitrek Elite and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic Elliptical Exercise Gliders

Manufacturer(s)

Utop Sporting Co., of China

Distributed by

Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.

Retailers

Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300.

Made in

China

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