CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Treadmills
Source: CPSC Recall #05235
Recall Date
2005-07-28
Manufacturer
Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
Units Affected
About 12,000
Products Involved
Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 Treadmills
Hazard
The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled treadmills immediately. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Please destroy or discard the product.
Reported Injuries
Sportcraft has received 110 reports of unexpected acceleration, 14 of which resulted in minor injuries, including sprains and bruises.
Sold At
Discount department and other retail stores nationwide, from December 2002 through April 2005, for between $350 and $600.
Manufactured In
TaiwanChina
Full Recall Description
This recall includes Sportcraft Tredex 6.0, TX 440 and TX 550 treadmills. These 155- to 170-pound motorized treadmills are gray in color and can be folded upright for storage. The name "Sportcraft" and product identification of "Tredex 6.0", "TX 440" or "TX 550" are printed on the control console of the treadmill.
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