On December 11, 2007, Fitness Quest Inc. recalled about 23,000 Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers because a broken crank on the trainers can pose a fall hazard. The company has received 190 reports of cranks breaking.

The cranks connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine, and if they break during use consumers are at risk of falling.

Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers have two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. ?1175e? is stamped on an oval decal on the side of the wheel housing.

Recalled Eclipse® 1175e Elliptical Trainers were sold at Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, and JC Penney stores from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $290 and $450.

Consumers should stop using the recalled ellipticals and contact Fitness Quest for a replacement or a credit towards another machine. Fore more information, customers may contact Fitness Quest at 800-321-9236, or visit the company?s website.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Release #08-126, December 11, 2007.