June
4, 2004
Name
of Product: Tredex
10.0 treadmill
Units:
320
Importer/Distributor:
Sportcraft
Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
Hazard:
The
treadmill’s circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate
during use. When this happens, the user can fall. Incidents/Injuries:
Sportcraft received nine reports of unexpected acceleration, including five
reports of injuries. The injuries included sprains to the back, shoulder and
knees, and cuts and abrasions to various parts of the body.
Description: The treadmill measures 62
inches high, 79 inches long, and 35 inches wide. It is gray and has a gray
control panel. The name “Tredex 10.0” appears on the control console of the
treadmill and on the motor cover of the treadmill. This recall includes only
the Tredex 10.0 model treadmill.
Sold
by: Dick’s
Sporting Goods nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for between $500
and $1400.
Manufactured
In: China.
Remedy:
Stop using
the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately and contact Sportcraft for a full refund
or a replacement Sportcraft treadmill.
Consumer Contact: Call Sportcraft toll-free at (800) 526-0244, extension 640, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for the full refund or replacement. Consumers can also go to the firm’s Web site at http://orders.sportcraft.com/tredex.php