Sportcraft Recall of Tredex Treadmills
Tredex 10.0 treadmill
Date of Recall
2004-06-04CPSC Release Number
04-554Manufactured In
China.Units
320Distributor
Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.Sold By
Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for between $500 and $1400.Problem/Hazard
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.Injuries/Incidents
Sportcraft received nine reports of unexpected acceleration, including five reports of injuries. The injuries included sprains to the back, shoulder and knees, and cuts and abrasions to various parts of the body.Description
The treadmill measures 62 inches high, 79 inches long, and 35 inches wide. It is gray and has a gray control panel. The name "Tredex 10.0" appears on the control console of the treadmill and on the motor cover of the treadmill. This recall includes only the Tredex 10.0 model treadmill.Remedy
Stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately and contact Sportcraft for a full refund or a replacement Sportcraft treadmill.Consumer Contact
Call Sportcraft toll-free at (800) 526-0244, extension 640, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for the full refund or replacement. Consumers can also go to the firm's Web site at www.sportcraft.comRecall Comments
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