Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard

Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers

Date of Recall

2007-12-11

CPSC Release Number

08-126

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 321-9236

Units

About 23,000

Manufacturer

Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio

Sold By

Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450.

Problem/Hazard

The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Injuries/Incidents

Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a free replacement elliptical machine or a credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.

Consumer Contact

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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