July 28, 2005
Sportcraft is recalling about 12,000 treadmills. The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries.
Sportcraft has received 110 reports of unexpected acceleration, 14 of which resulted in minor injuries, including sprains and bruises.
This recall includes Sportcraft Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 treadmills. These 155- to 170-pound motorized treadmills are gray in color and can be folded upright for storage. The name Sportcraft and product identification of Tredex 6.0, TX 440 or TX 550 are printed on the control console of the treadmill.
The units were sold at discount department and other retail stores nationwide from December 2002 through April 2005 for between $350 and $600.
Consumers should stop using the recalled treadmills immediately and contact Sportcraft to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sportcraft at (800) 526-0244 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.sportcraft.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
