ELLIPTICAL CYCLES
DETAILS: ElliptiGO 3C, 8C and 11R models are outdoor elliptical cycles used by adults for exercise. It is a scooter-like device that combines an elliptical trainer with a bicycle. The ElliptiGO cycles have an aluminum frame, drive arms, two 20” spoked wheels, front and rear brakes and an adjustable-height steering column. All cycles have the word “ElliptiGO” along the outside of the frame. The 3C and 8C model cycles have a “C-Series” decal toward the rear of the frame and aluminum drive arms. The recalled 11R cycles are matte black with white markings and the “11R” decal is found toward the rear of the frame. The serial numbers on all models are located on the frame in front of the back wheel near where the kickstand attaches to the frame. Serial number ranges for the recalled 3C and 8C models are from 11-010-001 through 13028-102, and for the 11R model from 12-003-069 through 12-020035. They were sold from April 2011 through October 2013.
WHY: The front fork on the ElliptiGO cycles can separate and the drive arm axles can detach during use, posing a fall hazard.
INCIDENTS: One report of the fork separating and ten reports of the drive arm detaching. One injury consisting of a minor abrasions caused by a drive arm detaching has been reported.
HOW MANY: About 7,000 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada.
FOR MORE: Call ElliptiGO at 888551-0117 or visit elliptigo.com and click on the “Model 3C, 8C and 11R Recall” link for more information.
—THE ASSOCIATED PRESS