Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers |
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Date of Recall:
Thursday, January 21st, 2010
CPSC Release Number:
10-116
Manufactured In:
China
Company Phone Number:
(800) 962-3596
Units:
About 18,000
Distributor:
Johnson Health Tech North America Inc., of Cottage Grove, Wis.
Sold By:
Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.livestrongfitness.com and www.dickssportinggoods.com between October 2009 and November 2009.
Problem/Hazard:
The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard.
Injuries/Incidents:
The firm is aware of 58 reports of foot pedal disengagements. No injuries have been reported.
Description:
The recalled products are elliptical trainers branded under the Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness names. The brand name is located at the top of the console display with the model numbers just below and the serial numbers are located on the front support tube of the trainer. The recalled models and serial numbers are listed below.
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Horizon Model
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Serial Number Range
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EX-58
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EP5130909CX00001 - EP5130909CX00645;
EP5130909CY00646 - EP5130909CY00903;
EP5130909CX00904 - EP5130910CX01893
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EX-68
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EP5140909CX00259 - EP5140910CX00387
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EX-78
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EP5160909CX00121 - EP5160910CX00142
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GS1050E
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EP5180909CX02194 - EP5180910CX01290
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CE5.1
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EP515N232090001 - EP515N332090519;
EP515X639090001 - EP515X245090129
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Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the elliptical machines immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech NA to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Johnson Health Tech NA at (800) 962-3596 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web sites at www.horizonfitness.com (PDF) and www.livestrongfitness.com. Consumers can contact the firm also via email at ellipticalsupport@horizonfitness.com
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