Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6059.
This recall involves Orbitrek Elite ("OE") and Orbitrek Elite Magnetic ("OEM") elliptical gliders with model numbers BK2080 (OE) and BK2280 (OEM). The recalled gliders have a blue and gray plastic cover. The model name can be located on the side of the machine. No other models of Orbitrek-branded elliptical gliders are included in this recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6059.
Consumers should stop using the recalled machines until they inspect their unit and confirm that the spring washer is in the correct location. Thane is directly contacting consumers to provide new assembly instructions, which can also be located on the firm's Web site.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Directly To Consumers At Www.thane.com And Through Television Infomercials From March 2007 Through May 2009 For Between $200 And $300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6059.
For additional information, contact Thane toll-free at (800) 849-5069, from 8:30am to 5:00pm EST Monday through Friday.
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Directly To Consumers At Www.thane.com And Through Television Infomercials From March 2007 Through May 2009 For Between $200 And $300. Recall FAQ
Directly To Consumers At Www.thane.com And Through Television Infomercials From March 2007 Through May 2009 For Between $200 And $300. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided. The notice was published on July 21, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 48,000 units are potentially affected.