Fitness Quest Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Crosstrainer Pro Gliders Recalled for Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06179
Recall Date
2006-06-07
Manufacturer
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Units Affected
About 154,000
Products Involved
Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer and Gazelle® Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro Gliders
Hazard
The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. If this happens, a person using the glider can fall off the exercise machine.
Remedy
Consumers should disconnect the pistons on these exercise gliders. Consumers can continue to use the gliders until they receive the repair kit as long as the pistons are detached. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer Pro from Dick's should contact Fitness Quest for a free repair kit. Consumers who purchased a Crosstrainer or Crosstrainer Pro from the Home Shopping Network (HSN) or the Shopping Channel (tSC) before January 1, 2006 will receive a free repair kit by mail. Contact Fitness Quest if
Reported Injuries
Fitness Quest has received 145 reports of pistons detaching and one report of a minor injury from a fall.
Sold At
The Home Shopping Network (HSN), The Shopping Channel (tSC), The Sportman's Guide, and Dick's Sporting Goods, beginning in January 2004, for between $200 and $250.
Manufactured In
ThailandChina
Full Recall Description
Gazelle® Freestyle Crosstrainer and Crosstrainer Pro exercisers are "glider-style" exercise equipment. The user moves two foot platforms in a striding motion back and forth while grasping handlebars attached to the platforms. The model name "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer" or "Gazelle Freestyle Cross Trainer Pro" is printed on the side of each product's frame.
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