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Schwinn 460 Elliptical Exercise Trainer
- Starting date:
- December 6, 2011
- Posting date:
- December 6, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002710
Affected products
Schwinn 460 Elliptical Exercise Trainer
Product description
This recall involves a Schwinn 460 Stride Elliptical trainer that is identifiable by the UPC: 00709447505828. It is an elliptical exercise machine with a feature known as "variable stride" or "V-stride" that allows a user to change stride lengths without manual adjustments or machine changes.
Hazard identified
The foot plates can detach during use, posing a fall hazard.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of this elliptical.
Number sold
Approximately 417 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 2008 to May 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Nautilus Inc.
Vancouver
Washington
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Power Metal Industry, Kun Shan. Co. Ltd.
CHINA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and wait until the free repair kit is received and properly installed to start using it again.
For a free repair kit, consumers may call Nautilus at 1-800-259-9019, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.