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Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 11, 2007
Recalled Elliptical Trainer
Recalled Elliptical Trainer

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Hazard

The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.

Incidents & injuries

Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves the Eclipse® 1175e elliptical trainers. The elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine. The machine has two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. Each machine has "1175e" stamped on an oval decal located on the side of the wheel housing.

Sold on

Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 am and 8 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at http://www.fitnessquest.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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