ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. Recall to Repair Epic T60 Treadmills

Epic T60 treadmill

Date of Recall

2005-08-03

CPSC Release Number

05-594

Manufactured In

United States

Units

About 16,700

Manufacturer

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., of Logan, Utah

Sold By

Costco Wholesale stores nationwide between September 2004 and February 2005 for between $899 and $999.

Problem/Hazard

If assembly instructions are not properly followed the gas spring/shock can be damaged during assembly if the walking platform is folded up and goes beyond the vertical position. This action can cause the shock to contact the treadmill roller and be damaged and could propel shock parts out. The parts of the shock could hit a by-stander causing injury.

Injuries/Incidents

ICON has received two reports of minor foot injuries and five reports of minor property damage.

Description

These are 2004 Epic T60 silver and gray colored treadmills with black handrails. They have model number EPTL81804 on a decal located on the front frame near where the power cord enters the machine. "EPIC T60" is written on the hood of the treadmill.

Remedy

Consumers should contact ICON Health & Fitness for information on how to determine whether their treadmills have been damaged and to obtain revised assembly instructions and warning decals. Damaged units will be inspected and repaired by ICON service technicians free of charge.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact ICON toll-free at (800) 999-3756 between 8:00 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or at their Web site at www.iconfitness.com

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