CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Treadmills
The hazard
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries.
Incidents reported: Sportcraft has received 110 reports of unexpected acceleration, 14 of which resulted in minor injuries, including sprains and bruises.
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled treadmills immediately. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Contact: The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
About this recall
This recall includes Sportcraft Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 treadmills. These 155- to 170-pound motorized treadmills are gray in color and can be folded upright for storage. The name "Sportcraft" and product identification of "Tredex 6.0", "TX 440" or "TX 550" are printed on the control console of the treadmill.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC