Recalled Product

Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Trainer

On 2011-12-06, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall regarding Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Trainer due to a potential fall hazard. This product sold new beginning in July 2008 for about $1000.

About 10,000 units are involved in this recall. Instance(s) of injuries have been reported. More Info.

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This is the 7th recall of Exercise Machines/Equipment in 2011. Since 2005, there have been approximately 30 similar recalls, involving about 5 million product units. Click here to see images of other recently recalled Exercise Machines/Equipment.

What is the problem?

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

Instance(s) of injuries have been reported.

How can I tell if I own this product?

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.

These items were sold new⁺ at 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.

What should I do if I own this recalled product?

First, stop using the item.

Then, add the item to a free, private Items I Own account. This will enable you to easily access the CPSC and recalling company's remedy instructions as well as track your progress toward getting the item returned or fixed. Click "I Own THIS Item" to continue.

The CPSC provides the following remedy information:

Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.

For additional information, contact Nautilus toll-free at 800-259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or on the company's website at www.schwinn.com

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⁺WeMakeItSafer cautions consumers that recalled items may have been acquired at different locations, prices and times than specified in the CPSC recall announcement. This is especially true for items purchased in online marketplaces, resale shops or yard sales. More information may be available in the CPSC recall announcement.