CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. If this happens, a person using the glider can fall off the exercise machine.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 7, 2006

Fitness Quest Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Crosstrainer Pro Gliders Recalled for Fall Hazard

Gazelle® Freestyle Crosstrainer and Crosstrainer Pro exercisers are "glider-style" exercise equipment. The user moves two foot platforms in a striding motion back and forth while grasping handlebars attached to the platforms. The model name "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer" or "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro" is printed on the side of each product's frame.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should disconnect the pistons on these exercise gliders. Consumers can continue to use the gliders until they receive the repair kit as long as the pistons are detached. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer Pro from Dick's should contact Fitness Quest for a free repair kit. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer or Crosstrainer Pro from the Home Shopping Network (HSN) or the Shopping Channel (tSC) before January 1, 2006 will receive a free repair kit by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if you do not receive a repair kit. Crosstrainer Pro gliders purchased from HSN or tSC after January 1, 2006 have repair kits included. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer Pro glider from The Sportman's Guide will receive a free repair kit by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if you do not receive a repair kit by July 12, 2006.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto www.fitnessquest.com

Recall Details

Sold At
The Home Shopping Network (HSN), The Shopping Channel (tSC), The Sportman's Guide, and Dick's Sporting Goods, beginning in January 2004, for between $200 and $250.
Injuries
Fitness Quest has received 145 reports of pistons detaching and one report of a minor injury from a fall.
Manufacturer
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Recall Number
06179

Product Information

Product Name
Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer and Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro Gliders
Product Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Number of Units
About 154,000
Manufacturer Name
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Manufactured In
Thailand

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log onto www.fitnessquest.com