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Fall / CollapseDecember 6, 2011CPSC #12052

Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Exercise Equipment
Units affected
10,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.

Injuries

Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment
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