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Stamina Products Recalls Elliptical Machines; Provides New Warning and Assembly Instructions

Reported: July 21, 2009 Initiated: July 21, 2009 #09284 About 11,000 units

Stamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo. issued this CPSC recall on July 21, 2009. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 11,000 units are affected. The recall was issued because: Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner's manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #09284) was formally reported on July 21, 2009. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Stamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 11,000 units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner's manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become … Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should not assemble or use these elliptical machines until they have reviewed the modified warnings and assembly instructions. Consumers can obtain the new warning and assembly instructions… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 17 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.

Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity1Class I (Critical)Class II (Moderate)Class III (Low)
Recall Distribution by Severity Class

Severity

Moderate

Units Affected

About 11,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product Description

This recall includes the following elliptical machines: Model Serial Number Magnetic 1772 Cross Trainer Elliptical Model No. 55-1772 08AUG000001-08AUG000360 08AUG000361-08AUG001078 08AUG002521-08AUG002878 08SEP001081-08SEP001438 08SEP001441-08SEP001798 08SEP002881-08SEP003238 08OCT001801-08OCT002158 08OCT002161-08OCT002518 08DEC003241-08DEC003598 Air 1725 Elliptical Cross Trainer Model No. 55-1725 08AUG000001-08AUG000596 08NOV000597-08NOV001192 09JAN000001-09JAN000596 Air Resistance 1723 Cross Trainer Model No. 55-1723 07SEP000001-07SEP001192 07OCT001193-07OCT001788 07DEC001789-07DEC002384 08JAN000001-O8JAN000596 08AUG000597-08AUG001192 08NOV001193-O8NOV001788 08DEC001789-08DEC002384 09JAN000001-09JAN000596 09MAR000597-09MAR001192 09MAY001193-09MAY001788

Reason for Recall

Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner's manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.

Remedy

Consumers should not assemble or use these elliptical machines until they have reviewed the modified warnings and assembly instructions. Consumers can obtain the new warning and assembly instructions by contacting Stamina.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 09284
Date reported July 21, 2009
Date initiated July 21, 2009
Recalling firm Stamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo.
Units affected About 11,000
Distribution Not disclosed

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

Scale of Impact

About 11,000 units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall includes the following elliptical machines: Model Serial Number Magnetic 1772 Cross Trainer Elliptical Model No. 55-1772 08AUG000001-08AUG000360 08AUG000361-08AUG001078 08AUG002521-08AUG002878 08SEP001081-08SEP001438 08SEP001441-08SEP001798 08SEP002881-08SEP003238 08OCT001801-08OCT002158 08OCT002161-08OCT002518 08DEC003241-08DEC003598 Air 1725 Elliptical Cross Trainer Model No. 55-1725 08AUG000001-08AUG000596 08NOV000597-08NOV001192 09JAN000001-09JAN000596 Air Resistance 1723 Cross Trainer Model No. 55-1723 07SEP000001-07SEP001192 07OCT001193-07OCT001788 07DEC001789-07DEC002384 08JAN000001-O8JAN000596 08AUG000597-08AUG001192 08NOV001193-O8NOV001788 08DEC001789-08DEC002384 09JAN000001-09JAN000596 09MAR000597-09MAR001192 09MAY001193-09MAY001788. Recalled by Stamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo.. Units affected: About 11,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner's manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should not assemble or use these elliptical machines until they have reviewed the modified warnings and assembly instructions. Consumers can obtain the new warning and assembly instructions by contacting Stamina.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 09284.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (09284) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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.

Recall Context

Product recalls are issued when a manufacturer, distributor, or federal agency determines that a product poses a safety risk to consumers. This recall is classified as moderate severity, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. Across PlainRecalls, we track 83,000+ recalls from FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA to help consumers stay informed and act quickly when safety issues arise.

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Data Sources

Data as of 2025. Source: FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS federal recall databases.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
  • Source: USDA FSIS — Food Safety and Inspection Service (meat, poultry, and egg product recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

All federal data sources used on this page

Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS) Aggregated multi-agency recall feeds · 2024 Recall data normalized across federal agency feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC, NHTSA, USDA FSIS).