Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-052 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 6, 2011
- Brand
- Nautilus
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Elliptical Exercise Trainer
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 10,000 units
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 22, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Elliptical Exercise Trainer · About 10,000 units units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash..
Injuries or incidents reported
Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
Consumer contact
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 history and context
Nautilus appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Nautilus recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Elliptical Exercise Trainer (About 10,000 units units). Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 22, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.