CPSC recall · Reported September 3, 2003
CPSC, Life Fitness Announce Recall to Repair Treadmills
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
Life Fitness Division of Brunswick Corporation, of Franklin Park, Ill. recalled This program includes the following Life Fitness treadmills: Model 9000HR: Serial numbers….
CPSC, Life Fitness Announce Recall to Repair Treadmills was recalled by Life Fitness Division of Brunswick Corporation, of Franklin Park, Ill. in September 3, 2003. Reason: The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.. Remedy: Life Fitness is contacting all registered owners and scheduling an on-site repair at no c…. Verify recall #03554 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Life Fitness Division of Brunswick Corporation, of Franklin Park, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall..
- None
- agency class
- 3K units
- affected scope
- September 3, 2003
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03554 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
This program includes the following Life Fitness treadmills: Model 9000HR: Serial numbers CTB100000-CTB101618, Model 8500: Serial numbers MTB100000-MTB100646, T9I: Serial numbers CTI100000-CTI100746
Reason for recall
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
Remedy, what to do
Life Fitness is contacting all registered owners and scheduling an on-site repair at no charge.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 03554 |
| Date reported | September 3, 2003 |
| Date initiated | September 3, 2003 |
| Recalling firm | Life Fitness Division of Brunswick Corporation, of Franklin Park, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 2,800 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Life Fitness is contacting all registered owners and scheduling an on-site repair at no charge.
- Check the recall number (03554) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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