Fitness Quest Eclipse 1175e Elliptical Trainers

Description: Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued December 11, 2007 Revised May 5, 2010 Release #08-126 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 321-9236 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Note: Remedy Change Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers Units: About 23,000 Manufacturer: Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio 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. Incidents/Injuries: Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported. 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 at: Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450. Manufactured in: China 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. Consumer Contact: 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 [Learn More]