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CPSC recall · Reported March 14, 2002

CPSC, ICON Health & Fitness Inc. Announce Recall of Hiker Exercise Equipment

An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. This poses a risk of fire and burns to consumers.

Recall #
02120
Affected scope
About 7,500
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Icon Health & Fitness, of Logan, Utah recalled Hikers are shortened-platform treadmills that operate at a speed of up to 6 mph. They can….

CPSC, ICON Health & Fitness Inc. Announce Recall of Hiker Exercise Equipment was recalled by Icon Health & Fitness, of Logan, Utah in March 14, 2002. Reason: An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. This po…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled hikers immediately and contact Icon H…. Verify recall #02120 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Icon Health & Fitness, of Logan, Utah issued this CPSC recall-An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. This po….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02120 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

Hikers are shortened-platform treadmills that operate at a speed of up to 6 mph. They can be set at an incline of up to 25 or 50 percent, depending on model, to simulate hiking up steep grades. The recall includes the NordicTrack Adventurer with model number NTHK9990 or 831.29897; NordicTrack Teton with model number NTHK2249; and ProForm TrailRunner with model number PFHK9990. The brand of these hikers is written on the console on the front of the equipment. The brand name, model name and model number are written on the front page of the equipment's user manual. The model number also is written on the hiker's serial number decal found on the left-front corner of the NordicTrack Adventurer and Teton units, and on the right side of the support base of the ProForm TrailRunner. Hikers with a sticker reading "KIT" located near the model number label have already been repaired.

Reason for recall

An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. This poses a risk of fire and burns to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled hikers immediately and contact Icon Health & Fitness to receive a free repair kit or to arrange for a free service call.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 02120
Date reported March 14, 2002
Date initiated March 14, 2002
Recalling firm Icon Health & Fitness, of Logan, Utah
Affected scope About 7,500
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled hikers immediately and contact Icon Health & Fitness to receive a free repair…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Hikers are shortened-platform treadmills that operate at a speed of up to 6 mph. They can be set at an incline of up to 25 or 50 percent, depending on model, to simulate hiking up steep grades. The recall includes the NordicTrack Adventurer with model number NTHK9990 or 831.29897; NordicTrack Teton with model number NTHK2249; and ProForm TrailRunner with model number PFHK9990. The brand of these hikers is written on the console on the front of the equipment. The brand name, model name and model number are written on the front page of the equipment's user manual. The model number also is written on the hiker's serial number decal found on the left-front corner of the NordicTrack Adventurer and Teton units, and on the right side of the support base of the ProForm TrailRunner. Hikers with a sticker reading "KIT" located near the model number label have already been repaired.. Recalled by Icon Health & Fitness, of Logan, Utah. Units affected: About 7,500.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
An electrical component in the control system at the base of the unit can fail and cause overheating. This poses a risk of fire and burns to consumers.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled hikers immediately and contact Icon Health & Fitness to receive a free repair kit or to arrange for a free service call.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 14, 2002. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02120.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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