Amazon Not Issuing Recalls for Sperax Sold Under Different Names
My husband bought me a under desk treadmill that I requested for Mother's Day. It was a 'Freepi 4 in 1 Vibrating Treadmill', but when I received it it came with a Sperax manual! At the time I was like 'score!!' as it was cheaper than the Sperax one....
Well, now that the recall is happening, Amazon is not recalling these.. and now that I've looked into it more, there are whole bunch of Speraxes being sold under different names.
I've attached a picture of the model number and as you can see it is the same as the ones being recalled.
Info:
Federal safety agencies issued an urgent warning for Sperax walking pads (models Pro, Q1, RM-01, and RM-02) because they pose severe fall, burn, and fire risks. The devices can abruptly stop, uncontrollably change speeds, and overheat. The manufacturer has not yet agreed to a standard recall. [1]
Affected Models & Details
- Models: Pro, Q1, RM-01, RM-02
- Description: Black with red trim
- Sold At: Amazon.com, Walmart.com, NewEgg.com, and eBay.com [1]
Safety Hazards
Regulators at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have received hundreds of reports regarding these machines: [1, 2]
- Fall Risk: Over 200 reports of uncontrollable speeds and abrupt stops, causing at least 66 injuries.
- Fire Hazard: Over 570 reports of the equipment overheating, smoking, or catching fire. [1]
What You Should Do
- Stop using the treadmill immediately. The CPSC strongly advises against using, selling, or giving away the affected models.
- Check your retailer communications. If you bought your walking pad online (such as on Amazon), check your inbox for safety alert notifications regarding returns or refunds. [1, 2]
If you would like, please let me know:
- Where you purchased the walking pad
- When you purchased it
I can help you look up the exact retailer's return window or support procedures to see if you qualify for a refund.
