Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled December 11, 2007 · CPSC recall 08126 · Fitness Quest

Hazard

The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.

Units

About 23,000

Incidents / injuries

Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Eclipse® 1175e elliptical trainers. The elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine. The machine has two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. Each machine has "1175e" stamped on an oval decal located on the side of the wheel housing.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.

Contact

For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 am and 8 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.fitnessquest.com

Product

Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers

Manufacturer(s)

Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio

Retailers

Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →