Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Fall
The 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 reported: Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
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.
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC