The "urgent warning" comes after Peloton CEO
On Saturday, the CPSC said it has become aware of "multiple incidents of small children and a pet being injured beneath the machines," bringing total incidents to 39 to date, including one death.
The federal agency warned that the Peloton Tread+ "poses serious risks to children for abrasions, fractures and death," after multiple reports of children being sucked under the product's rear roller.
An investigation into the treadmills was ongoing, according to the
"It is believed that at least one incident occurred while a parent was running on the treadmill, suggesting that the hazard cannot be avoided simply by locking the device when not in use," the
In a statement of its own Saturday, Pelton called the CPSC statement "inaccurate and misleading."
"There is no reason to stop using the Tread+, as long as all warnings and safety instructions are followed," Peloton said in its statement. "Children under 16 should never use the Tread+, and members should keep children, pets, and objects away from the Tread+ at all times." Peloton also reminded users to remove the Safety Key when the Tread+ is not in use, so the Tread+ cannot be turned on.
The CPSC statement included a link to a disturbing video demonstrating the danger of the device.
A voluntary recall has not been issued because Peloton hasn't agreed to corrective action on the
Consumer Reports called Peloton's actions "outrageous," in a statement to CNN Business.
"You'd think that the
In October,
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