CPSC Recall in 2006: Endurance Treadmills Recalled for Unexpected Speed Changes Posing Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-178

Date: June 06, 2006

Product Name: Endurance Treadmills

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 700 Endurance Treadmills. The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.Name of Product: Endurance TreadmillsUnits: About 700Distributor: Endurance, a division of Body Solid Inc., of Forest Park, Ill.Manufacturer: Joong Chen Industries, of TaiwanHazard: The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.Incidents/Injuries: Endurance has received nine reports of speed control problems. No injuries have been reported.Description: The recall includes the T7, T7.1, T8 and T9.1 models of the Endurance Treadmills. The treadmills are black and silver. The model number is located along the side of the running surface near the end of the treadmill. Consumers should check the serial number, located on the front lower shroud of the treadmill along the vertical surface on a white sticker, and contact the company to confirm their treadmill is included in the recall.Sold at: Fitness equipment stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500.Manufactured In: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should stop using these treadmills immediately and contact Endurance to schedule a free on-site repair.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Endurance at (800) 496-5632 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or send an email to treadmillrecall@endurancecardio.com.Endurance Media Contact: Scott McDonald at scottm@endurancecardio.com.

Hazard Description:

The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 700

Incidents:

Endurance has received nine reports of speed control problems. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Fitness equipment stores from September 2004 through April 2005 for between $2,000 and $2,500.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan