Octane Fitness Recalls Cross Trainers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Octane Fitness XT-One elliptical cross trainers
Date of Recall
2018-03-29CPSC Release Number
18-734Manufactured In
TaiwanUnits
About 570Distributor
Octane Fitness, of Brooklyn Park, Minn.Importer
Octane Fitness, of Brooklyn Park, Minn.Sold By
Specialty fitness stores, distributors and direct sales to commercial clubs and gyms nationwide from August 2015 through November 2017 for between about $8,000 and $10,500.Problem/Hazard
The incline lead screw can shear off, causing the foot pedals to drop unexpectedly, resulting in a fall hazard to the user.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received seven reports of the foot pedal dropping unexpectedly, including one report of a scrape to the knee or leg area.Description
This recall involves the Octane Fitness XT- One elliptical cross trainer. "Octane Fitness" is printed on the rear of the keypad and the side of the cross trainer. The cross trainers measure 33 inches by 99 inches. These standing elliptical cross trainers were sold in various shades of gray, green and orange. The machines have steel tubing with plastic shrouds and a 10 inch glass capacitive touch screen or a large LED display with integrated capacitive buttons. Only cross trainers with model numbers XT5700 are included in the recall. The model name XTOne is printed on the incline support column.
Remedy
RepairConsumer Contact
Octane Fitness toll-free at 888-975-1376 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, email at [email protected], or online at www.octanefitness.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.Recall Comments
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