CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall.
CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills
The models included in the recall are the model year 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills. This recall does not include any 2002 model product, which include the Omega II, Quantum II, Paragon II, and Alpine.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair.
Contact Information
Consumers may contact Horizon Fitness toll-free at (866) 864-3840 or (888) 993-3199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Sporting goods stores, including Total Fitness Solutions, Fitness Warehouse and Play It Again Sports sold these treadmills nationwide, from November 2000 through June 2001, for between $699 and $1099.
Hazard Type
Fall
Injuries
Horizon Fitness and CPSC have received 15 reports of consumers losing their balance and falling off of the treadmill. Injuries include cuts and abrasions.
Manufacturer
Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
02145
Product Information
Product Name
2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills
Product Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Number of Units
About 5,900
Manufacturer Name
Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.