Recalls / 2005-07-28
CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Treadmills
05235 · Recalled 2005-07-28 · CPSC page
Description
This recall includes Sportcraft Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 treadmills. These 155- to 170-pound motorized treadmills are gray in color and can be folded upright for storage. The name "Sportcraft" and product identification of "Tredex 6.0", "TX 440" or "TX 550" are printed on the control console of the treadmill.
Hazards
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries.
Reported injuries
Sportcraft has received 110 reports of unexpected acceleration, 14 of which resulted in minor injuries, including sprains and bruises.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled treadmills immediately. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 Treadmills | About 12,000 |
Parties
- Distributor
- Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
- Made in
- China, Taiwan
- Sold at
- Discount department, other retail, from December 2002 through April 2005, for, $600.
Consumer contact
The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Source: CPSC recall 05235. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.