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Product recall · CPSCJuly 21, 2009Serious
Elliptical Exercise Gliders
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
The product
This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 48,000
- Recall date
- July 21, 2009
- Brand
- Utop Sporting Co., of China
- Made or distributed by
- Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
BK2080
Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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