Around 200,000 Horizon® T101-05 treadmills were recalled after at least 71 people were injured, fell, or broke bones when the treadmill unexpectedly sped up, stopped, or changed speed.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Horizon Treadmill induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured after falling off a recalled treadmill, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
192,000 Treadmills Recalled After 71 Injuries Reported
In October 2022, Horizon Fitness announced a recall for about 192,000 Horizon® T101-05 folding treadmills because they can suddenly change speed, which can cause people to fall and suffer serious injuries.
What is the Problem?
The problem is that “the treadmills can unexpectedly accelerate, change speed, or stop without user input, posing a fall hazard,” according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
How Many People Were Injured?
Horizon said it received at least 874 reports where the treadmills unexpectedly changed speed or stopped, including 71 reports of injuries, including bruises, abrasions and two broken bones.
Horizon Treadmill Injuries Also Reported in Canada
Another 7,000 Horizon T101-05 treadmills were sold in Canada, where a recall was also announced. There were 6 injuries reported in Canada and 8 reports of the treadmills changing speed.
Where Were They Sold?
The recalled Horizon treadmills were sold at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Johnson Fitness & Wellness stores nationwide and online from March 2018 through October 2022 for between $600 and $1,000.
The recall involves Horizon Fitness T101-05 folding treadmills, including:
- Model Name T101-05 China / Serial Numbers Starting With TM734
- Model Name T101-05 Vietnam / Serial Numbers Starting With TM486
Do I have a Horizon Treadmill Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Horizon Treadmill induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured after falling off a recalled treadmill, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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