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Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard

Recalled June 12, 2006 · CPSC recall 06556 · Vision Fitness

Recalled Treadmill Console
Hazard
Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.
Units
About 480
Incidents / injuries
Vision Fitness has received one report of these treadmills unexpectedly increasing speed and elevation. No injuries have been reported.

Description

The consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation of the treadmill. 2006 Premier Consoles can be identified by the word Premier or T9700HRT printed on the console face under the Vision Fitness logo. These consoles were sold under model numbers TCFP6, TCPP6 and C9700H6. Model numbers are printed on the underside of the console and located on the serial number tag. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Model TCPP6: Serial numbers TC175B05060002 through TC175B05080480. Model TCFP6: Serial numbers TC176B05060002 through TC176B05080309. Model TC9700H6: Serial numbers TC184B05070012 through TC18405080143.

What to do

Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.

Contact

For additional information, contact Vision Fitness at (800) 335-4348 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product
2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames)
Manufacturer(s)
Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis.
Retailers
Specialty fitness retailers nationwide as one of three consoles available on standard treadmill frames from September 2005 through October 2005 for between $1,700 and $3,000.
Made in
China

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