CPSCJuly 21, 2009consumer

Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Recalled product: Elliptical Exercise Gliders Recalled by Thane Due to Fall Hazard; New Instructions to Be Provided

The hazard

The written instructions incorrectly identify the proper location of the spring washer. An incorrectly installed spring washer can put undue stress on bolts, causing them to loosen, which poses a fall hazard to consumers.

What to do

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.

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