CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 6, 2011

Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Nautilus toll-free at 800-259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or on the company's website at www.schwinn.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000.
Injuries
Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
12052

Product Information

Product Name
Elliptical Exercise Trainer
Product Type
Exercise Equipment
Number of Units
About 10,000 units
Distributed By
Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 800-259-9019
Website www.schwinn.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Nautilus toll-free at 800-259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or on the company's website at www.schwinn.com