Child Safety- Peloton Treadmill Recall
History
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner issued warnings to consumers on April 17, 2021 regarding the danger of the Peloton Tread+. They have been investigating multiple incidents when the Peloton treadmill had injured children and pets. The incidents caused 1 child death and 70+ other incidents of injury.
Cutter Law P.C. has filed a case, prior to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner issued warnings- Albright v. Peloton, in Northern District of California. Click here to learn more directly from Cutter Law P.C.
The Peloton CEO, John Foley, initially had push back regarding the warning from the U.S. CPSC’s warning. Later, he publicly apologized for not initially working with the CPSC.
Treadmill Recall
Peloton Tread and Peloton Tread + Recall has been recalled from the manufacture on May 5th, 2021. There have been multiple warnings issued directly by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner about the Peloton Tread and Peloton Tread +.
The product recall includes about 125,000 Peloton Tread+ machines and approximately 1,050 Peloton Tread machines within the United States.
Injuries Incurred by the Peloton Tread+
The most common injury is being pulled under the treadmill causing 2nd and 3rd degree abrasions, broken bones, lacerations.
There was 1 case of a 6-year-old that died after being pulled under the rear of the treadmill.
What if I own a Peloton Tread+ or Peloton Tread?
You are entitled to a full refund ($4,295) if you own the Tread+ with model number TR01until November 6, 2022
The Peloton Tread is a voluntary recall due to the console having a history of detaching and falling.
I’ve been injured by the Peloton Tread+ or my family member was injured by the Peloton Tread+
Cutter Law has expert experience in pursuing legal action against Peloton for people who have been injured by the Peloton treadmills. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a family member have been injured by the Peloton treadmill. Contact them today to discuss your legal rights and if you will be able to pursue compensation.
Do you have children and/or pets in your home?
Childproofing experts always recommend to have treadmills in a secure location away from children. If you plan on using the treadmill, please use the treadmill while your child is napping, in a playpen and/or not in the workout area.