CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
Recall Details
Sold At
Directly to consumers at www.thane.com and through television infomercials from March 2007 through May 2009 for between $200 and $300.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Utop Sporting Co., of China
Recall Number
09754
Product Information
Product Name
Orbitrek Elite and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic Elliptical Exercise Gliders
Product Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Number of Units
About 48,000
Manufacturer Name
Utop Sporting Co., of China
Distributed By
Thane International Inc., of La Quinta, Calif.
Manufactured In
China