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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-04-25serious risk

Step machine (ENERGETICS – Lateral Thigh Trainer)

Is my product affected?

Step machine

  • Brand ENERGETICS – Lateral Thigh Trainer

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The Energetics Lateral Thigh Trainer step machine is being recalled because it contains a mercury switch with approximately 56mg of mercury inside. Mercury poses health and environmental risks, with particular effects on the nervous system and its development. The recalled machine is red with black pedals that move up and down and side to side, weighs approximately 14 kg, measures 55 x 25 x 40 cm, and has a black sticker with a white silhouette in a yellow frame on its middle. The importer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market.

According to the recall record, consumers should contact the importer regarding the voluntary withdrawal. However, the source does not specify what actions an affected consumer should take or provide information about obtaining a refund or replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a chemical risk because there is a mercury switch inside containing approx. 56mg of mercury. Mercury is regarded as particularly hazardous and constitutes a threat to health as well as to the environment. Mercury has adverse effects, particularly on the nervous system and its development.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

This recall involves a step-machine "Lateral Thigh Trainer, LTT", for personal training. It is a so-called “open product”, meaning that an importer can order this product with his own label or brand. It is sold in red with black pedals that move up and down and from side to side. There is a black sticker with a white silhouette in a yellow frame on the middle of the machine. Weight approx 14 kg; size: 55 x 25 x 40 cm. Model: Unknown Notifying country: Sweden

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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