Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.

Recall #: 12052
Affected scope: About 10,000 units

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. recalled Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine ….

Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. in December 6, 2011. Reason: The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a fr…. Verify recall #12052 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard..

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agency class: December 6, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12052 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, 5 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

Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine is 73 inches tall and 54 inches long. It is made of gray anodized aluminum with two moving and two fixed handlebars all with black rubberized padding. The fixed handlebars have heart rate sensors on both sides. The machine has a touch-screen console, an adjustable fan and an orange-colored, oversized water bottle holder. A medallion with the Schwinn logo is on the bottom right side of the base of the machine.

Reason for recall

The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.

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	12052
Date reported	December 6, 2011
Date initiated	December 6, 2011
Recalling firm	Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
Affected scope	About 10,000 units
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 models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12052.

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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