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Fitness Quest Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Crosstrainer Pro Gliders Recalled for Fall Hazard

Reported: June 7, 2006 Initiated: June 7, 2006 #06179

Product Description

Gazelle® Freestyle Crosstrainer and Crosstrainer Pro exercisers are "glider-style" exercise equipment. The user moves two foot platforms in a striding motion back and forth while grasping handlebars attached to the platforms. The model name "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer" or "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro" is printed on the side of each product's frame.

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.

Remedy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Gazelle® Freestyle Crosstrainer and Crosstrainer Pro exercisers are "glider-style" exercise equipment. The user moves two foot platforms in a striding motion back and forth while grasping handlebars attached to the platforms. The model name "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer" or "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro" is printed on the side of each product's frame.. Recalled by Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio. Units affected: About 154,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 7, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06179.