Vision
Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard
The
following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation
with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise
instructed.
Name
of Product: 2006 Model Year Premier Console (sold with Vision Fitness treadmill
frames) 
Units:
About 480 Manufacturer:
Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis. Hazard:
Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase
in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30
minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries. Incidents/Injuries:
Vision Fitness has received one report of these treadmills unexpectedly increasing
speed and elevation. No injuries have been reported. Description:
The consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation
of the treadmill. 2006 Premier Consoles can be identified by the word Premier
or T9700HRT printed on the console face under the Vision Fitness logo. These consoles
were sold under model numbers TCFP6, TCPP6 and C9700H6. Model numbers are printed
on the underside of the console and located on the serial number tag. The following
serial numbers are included in the recall: Model TCPP6: Serial numbers TC175B05060002
through TC175B05080480. Model TCFP6: Serial numbers TC176B05060002 through TC176B05080309.
Model TC9700H6: Serial numbers TC184B05070012 through TC18405080143. Sold
at: Specialty fitness retailers nationwide as one of three consoles available
on standard treadmill frames from September 2005 through October 2005 for between
$1,700 and $3,000. Manufactured
In: China Remedy:
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make
arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console. Consumer
Contact: For additional information, contact Vision Fitness at (800) 335-4348
between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. |
