Nautilus · Recalled
Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
- Units
- About 10,000 units
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1,000
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold 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.
- Product type
- Exercise Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
Incident log
Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
What the notice says to do
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 06 2011; last revised APR 22 2016.