CPSCRecalled Apr 23, 2002 · #02145
CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills
Hazard
A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall.
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The models included in the recall are the model year 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills. This recall does not include any 2002 model product, which include the Omega II, Quantum II, Paragon II, and Alpine.
Product details
- Product
- 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills
- Type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.
- Model numbers
- 2000, 2001
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores, including Total Fitness Solutions, Fitness Warehouse and Play It Again Sports sold these treadmills nationwide, from November 2000 through June 2001, for between $699 and $1099.
What you should do
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair.