CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Tredex Treadmills
Source: CPSC Recall #04554
Recall Date
2004-06-04
Manufacturer
Sportcraft Ltd., of Mt. Olive, N.J.
Units Affected
320
Products Involved
Tredex 10.0 treadmill
Hazard
The treadmill's circuitry can overheat, causing it to unexpectedly accelerate during use. When this happens, the user can fall.
Remedy
Stop using the Tredex 10.0 treadmill immediately. Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.
Reported Injuries
Sportcraft received nine reports of unexpected acceleration, including five reports of injuries. The injuries included sprains to the back, shoulder and knees, and cuts and abrasions to various parts of the body.
Sold At
Dick's Sporting Goods nationwide, from January 2004 through March 2004, for between $500 and $1400.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The treadmill measures 62 inches high, 79 inches long, and 35 inches wide. It is gray and has a gray control panel. The name "Tredex 10.0" appears on the control console of the treadmill and on the motor cover of the treadmill. This recall includes only the Tredex 10.0 model 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