PELOTON Recalls ALL Tread Models | Thoughts, Alternatives
Channel: Christina Marie
Date: 2021-05-06

On Wednesday, May 5, Peloton recalled ALL their tread models, including the  $4,295 Tread+ and the limited, invitation-only release of the lesser priced $2,495 Tread.  This recall affects approximately 125,000 models and resulted from the death of one child and 70 other reported injuries from the CPSC.  If you own either model, you’re advised to contact Peloton, stop using the product, and receive a refund.  

According to the Washington Post: “The Tread+ has an unusual slatted running surface with spaces between the slats that open and close as the surface rotates over the end of the machine, like a tank tread.”  Peloton introduced the Tread+ three years ago. The company’s patent for a slatted-track treadmill was finally approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 13.  Four days later, the CPSC issued its warning against using it.

On Peloton’s site, a statement from Statement of Robert S. Adler, Acting Chairman of the CPS reads that “Peloton required to stop selling both models and offer refund for those who wish to return their models.”  In reply from John Foley CEO, “Peloton made a mistake in our initial response... by working closely with the CPSC we can increase safety awareness... We have a desire and a responsibility to be an industry leader in product safety.”

MY THOUGHTS

I tested both treadmill models in store a few months ago and hadn’t thought anything of it safety-wise regarding potentially purchasing one.  I thought the slatted running surface was unique and had a high end feel to it, felt good for shock absorption, and there was also a “free run” mode where you could use it with the machine off and manually run it.  Honestly you can get an equally effective workout with a more budget-friendly treadmill, I have a few recommendations below: 

Joroto IW9 Treadmill $759 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ_LgtSdJ00 https://jorotofitness.com/?ref=ChristinaMarie Code “Christina” for $30 off

Home Gym Supreme Treadmill $499 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAKKZNf5JQ8 https://homegymsupreme.com/discount/Christina Use code "Christina" for $50 off

UREVO 2 in 1 Treadmill $379 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkTBtNeihvw https://amzn.to/3bGqKSz 

UREVO Under Desk Treadmill $399 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cb8nyHeNsY https://amzn.to/3bGqKSz 

▶ Sources 

https://www.onepeloton.com/press/articles/tread-and-tread-recall
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/05/business/peloton-treadmill-recall/index.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/05/05/peloton-treadmill-recall/

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xx Christina Marie