The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04554·Announced 2004-06-04

Sportcraft Recalls Tredex 10.0 Treadmills Due to Overheating Circuitry

Sportcraft is recalling 320 Tredex 10.0 treadmills because overheating circuitry can cause unexpected acceleration, leading to falls and injuries.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (sprains, cuts, abrasions), but no fatalities or severe injuries like fractures or hospitalizations are mentioned, fitting the 'High' criteria for reported injuries without critical outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Sportcraft Ltd. is recalling 320 Tredex 10.0 treadmills due to a defect in the circuitry. The circuitry can overheat, causing the treadmill to unexpectedly accelerate during use. This malfunction can cause the user to fall.

Sportcraft received nine reports of unexpected acceleration, including five reports of injuries. The reported injuries included sprains to the back, shoulder, and knees, as well as cuts and abrasions to various parts of the body. The affected treadmills were sold at Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for between $500 and $1,400.

Consumers should stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately. Because the firm is no longer in business, a recall remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard the product and not donate or resell it. For more information, consumers can call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772.

The recalled product

Product
Tredex 10.0 treadmill
Manufacturer
Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
320

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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