CPSC, Horizon Fitness Announce Recall of Treadmills
Source: CPSC Recall #02145
Recall Date
2002-04-23
Manufacturer
Horizon Fitness, of DeForest, Wis.
Units Affected
About 5,900
Products Involved
2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills
Hazard
A component of the electronic control panel can malfunction, causing the motor and walking belt to rapidly accelerate and the user can lose balance and fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Horizon Fitness to receive a repair kit and to set up an appointment to receive an in-home repair.
Reported Injuries
Horizon Fitness and CPSC have received 15 reports of consumers losing their balance and falling off of the treadmill. Injuries include cuts and abrasions.
Sold At
Sporting goods stores, including Total Fitness Solutions, Fitness Warehouse and Play It Again Sports sold these treadmills nationwide, from November 2000 through June 2001, for between $699 and $1099.
Full Recall Description
The models included in the recall are the model year 2000/2001 Paragon, Quantum and Omega treadmills. This recall does not include any 2002 model product, which include the Omega II, Quantum II, Paragon II, and Alpine.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28