Fitness Quest Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Crosstrainer Pro Gliders Recalled for Fall Hazard
This recall was issued June 7, 2006.
- Posted
- June 7, 2006
- Recall Number
- 06179
- Quantity
- About 154,000
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. If this happens, a person using the glider can fall off the exercise machine.
Action Taken
Consumers should disconnect the pistons on these exercise gliders. Consumers can continue to use the gliders until they receive the repair kit as long as the pistons are detached. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer Pro from Dick's should contact Fitness Quest for a free repair kit. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer or Crosstrainer Pro from the Home Shopping Network (HSN) or the Shopping Channel (tSC) before January 1, 2006 will receive a free repair kit by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if you do not receive a repair kit. Crosstrainer Pro gliders purchased from HSN or tSC after January 1, 2006 have repair kits included. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer Pro glider from The Sportman's Guide will receive a free repair kit by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if you do not receive a repair kit by July 12, 2006.
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Incidents & Injuries
Fitness Quest has received 145 reports of pistons detaching and one report of a minor injury from a fall.