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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.

Recall #
03554
Affected scope
2,800
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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..

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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

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 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
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Scale of Impact

2,800 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

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.

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03554.
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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