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Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided

U.S. CPSCFallsJul 21, 2009
Recalled Elliptical Exercise Gliders
Recalled Elliptical Exercise Gliders
Recalled Elliptical Exercise Gliders
Recalled Elliptical Exercise Gliders

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Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.

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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