CPSC, Pacific Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Treadmills
危险说明 Hazard
- An electrical short can occur in the treadmills' motors, presenting electrocution, shock and fire hazards to consumers.
受影响产品
官方描述 Description
The treadmills being recalled have been manufactured as various models by eight companies. Pacific Scientific Co. manufactured the motors used in the recalled treadmills. The following table identifies the specific models being recalled and the manufacturer name under which the treadmills were sold. The manufacturer's name, and model number or name are found on the treadmill itself. Treadmill Mfr. Model When Sold Aerobics Pacemaster Pro Plus Auto Incline, Pacemaster Pro Plus Heart Rate Control, PaceMaster Pro-Plus, PaceMaster Pro-Plus HR 17,288 sold from November 1997 through October 1998 Aerobic Technologies APT1, AT1, Polaris T845, Medicostride, Platinum 1,245 sold from October 1997 through October 1998 Bodyguard Fitness Magellon, Odyssey LS, Odyssey LS2 458 sold from September 1998 through October 1998 Conetex Athlon IQ2 3,346 sold from May 1997 through October 1998 Precor 940, 944, 9.17, 9.21SI, 9.21I, 9.25I, 9.41SI, 9.21, 9.21S, 9.17SI, 9.41S, 9.25 22,645 sold from June 1997 through October 1998 Tunturi J550, J660, J661F, J77P 3,651 sold from February 1998 through October 1998 True Fitness 350 series, 450 series, 500 series, 700 series, 725 series 22,074 sold from July 1997 through October 1998 Kurt Manufacturing TM940, TM940R, TM960 540 sold from May 1997 through October 1998
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- CPSC and Pacific Scientific are not aware of any injuries involving these treadmills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
官方补救措施 Remedy
- Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled treadmills and call Pacific Scientific Co. for information on participating in the recall. Pacific Scientific Co. will arrange for local dealers to go to consumers' homes, and inspect and repair the treadmills. Consumers should not use the treadmills until the repair has been made.
消费者联系信息
Consumers may call Pacific Scientific Co. anytime at (888) 340-4975.
相关企业
制造商：Pacific Scientific Co., of Rockford, Ill.；Aerobics；Aerobic Technologies；Bodyguard Fitness；Conetex；Precor；Tunturi；True Fitness.；Kurt Manufacturing
零售商：Fitness and specialty stores nationwide, including Atlantic Fitness, Busy Body, Fitness Experience, Fitness in Motion, Fitness Stores, Fitness Superstores and Fitness Warehouse, sold the treadmills for about $1,500 to $5,000.