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CPSC, Life Fitness Announce Recall to Repair Treadmills

Reported: September 3, 2003 Initiated: September 3, 2003 #03554

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

Life Fitness is contacting all registered owners and scheduling an on-site repair at no charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Life Fitness Division of Brunswick Corporation, of Franklin Park, Ill.. Units affected: 2,800.
Why was this product recalled?
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.
What should consumers do?
Life Fitness is contacting all registered owners and scheduling an on-site repair at no charge.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 3, 2003. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 03554.