Pacific Scientific Recalls Over 71,000 Treadmills for Electrical Short Hazard

Plain-English summary

Pacific Scientific Co., in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling over 71,000 treadmills. The recall involves treadmills manufactured by eight different companies, including Aerobics, Aerobic Technologies, Bodyguard Fitness, Conetex, Precor, Tunturi, True Fitness, and Kurt Manufacturing. Pacific Scientific Co. manufactured the motors used in these specific models.

The recall is being conducted because an electrical short can occur in the treadmills' motors, presenting electrocution, shock, and fire hazards to consumers. CPSC and Pacific Scientific are not aware of any injuries involving these treadmills, and the recall is intended to prevent the possibility of injury. The affected treadmills were sold at fitness and specialty stores nationwide, including Atlantic Fitness, Busy Body, Fitness Experience, Fitness in Motion, Fitness Stores, Fitness Superstores, and Fitness Warehouse, for approximately $1,500 to $5,000.

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled treadmills and call Pacific Scientific Co. at (888) 340-4975 for information on participating in the recall. Pacific Scientific will arrange for local dealers to inspect and repair the treadmills at consumers' homes. Consumers should not use the treadmills until the repair has been made. Treadmill models sold after November 1, 1998, are not part of the recall.

The recalled product

Product

Aerobic Technologies Medicostride treadmills

Manufacturer

Fitness Stores

Category

Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment

Hazard

• electrocution
• fire

Distribution

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