CPSC recall · Reported June 12, 2006
Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard
Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If t…
Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis. recalled The consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation of ….
Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard was recalled by Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis. in June 12, 2006. Reason: Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation …. Remedy: Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangeme…. Verify recall #06556 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis. issued this CPSC recall-Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation ….
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- agency class
- June 12, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06556 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.
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Product description
The consoles were sold with Vision Fitness treadmill frames and control the operation of the treadmill. 2006 Premier Consoles can be identified by the word Premier or T9700HRT printed on the console face under the Vision Fitness logo. These consoles were sold under model numbers TCFP6, TCPP6 and C9700H6. Model numbers are printed on the underside of the console and located on the serial number tag. The following serial numbers are included in the recall: Model TCPP6: Serial numbers TC175B05060002 through TC175B05080480. Model TCFP6: Serial numbers TC176B05060002 through TC176B05080309. Model TC9700H6: Serial numbers TC184B05070012 through TC18405080143.
Reason for recall
Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer than 30 minutes. If this happens, the user could fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement console.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06556 |
| Date reported | June 12, 2006 |
| Date initiated | June 12, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Vision Fitness, of Lake Mills, Wis. |
| Affected scope | About 480 |
| 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
Consumers should contact the retailer where purchased or Vision Fitness to make arrangements for a return, repair or replacement …
- Check the recall number (06556) 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
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