Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided

The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loose…

Recall #: 09754
Affected scope: About 48,000

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Utop Sporting Co., of China recalled This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical….

Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be … was recalled by Utop Sporting Co., of China in July 21, 2009. Reason: The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly instal…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confi…. Verify recall #09754 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Utop Sporting Co., of China issued this CPSC recall-The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly instal….

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agency class: July 21, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09754 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.

Product description

This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site.

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	09754
Date reported	July 21, 2009
Date initiated	July 21, 2009
Recalling firm	Utop Sporting Co., of China
Affected scope	About 48,000
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 stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the corr…

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 21, 2009. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09754.

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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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