Fitness Quest Recalls Eclipse Elliptical Trainers Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #08126
Recall Date
2007-12-11
Manufacturer
Fitness Quest Inc., of Canton, Ohio
Units Affected
About 23,000
Products Involved
Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers
Hazard
The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a $300 credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.
Reported Injuries
Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the Eclipse® 1175e elliptical trainers. The elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine. The machine has two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. Each machine has "1175e" stamped on an oval decal located on the side of the wheel housing.
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