Fitness Quest Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Crosstrainer Pro Gliders Recalled for Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-06-07 · 06179
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06179
Date
2006-06-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer and Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro Gliders
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Retailer(s)
The Home Shopping Network (HSN), The Shopping Channel (tSC), The Sportman's Guide, and Dick's Sporting Goods, beginning in January 2004, for between $200 and $250.
Country of manufacture
China; Thailand
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.