Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers
Date of Recall
2010-01-21CPSC Release Number
10-116Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 962-3596Units
About 18,000Distributor
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.| Horizon Model | Serial Number Range |
|---|---|
| EX-58 |
EP5130909CX00001 - EP5130909CX00645; EP5130909CY00646 - EP5130909CY00903; EP5130909CX00904 - EP5130910CX01893 |
| EX-68 | EP5140909CX00259 - EP5140910CX00387 |
| EX-78 | EP5160909CX00121 - EP5160910CX00142 |
| GS1050E | EP5180909CX02194 - EP5180910CX01290 |
| CE5.1 |
EP515N232090001 - EP515N332090519; EP515X639090001 - EP515X245090129 |
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 [email protected]Recall Comments
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