Horizon, LIVESTRONG Elliptical Trainers Recalled

Johnson Health Tech North America is recalling about 18,000 Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness elliptical trainers.

The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard.

The firm is aware of 58 reports of foot pedal disengagements. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled products are elliptical trainers branded under the Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG Fitness names. The brand name is located at the top of the console display with the model numbers just below and the serial numbers are located on the front support tube of the trainer. The recalled models and serial numbers are listed below.

The trainers were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.livestrongfitness.com and www.dickssportinggoods.com between October 2009 and November 2009. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the elliptical machines immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech NA to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals.

For additional information, contact Johnson Health Tech NA at (800) 962-3596 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web sites at www.horizonfitness.com (PDF) and www.livestrongfitness.com. Consumers can contact the firm also via email at ellipticalsupport@horizonfitness.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).