Sportcraft exercise equipment
7 reports to CPSC, the latest made Apr 12, 2013. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 7reports to CPSC
- Apr 12, 2013the latest report was made
- Jan 3, 2012the earliest
- 0with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Sportcraft
- Maker
- Sportcraft, LtdMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Exercise equipmentCPSC’s product type: Exercise Equipment (code 3277), in Sports and Recreation: Track, Field & Exercise
Other ways the reports write the brand (1)
“Sportscraft”
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| April 2013 | 1 |
| March 2013 | 1 |
| May 2012 | 1 |
| March 2012 | 1 |
| February 2012 | 1 |
| January 2012 | 2 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- First aid 2 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
- Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
- No one hurt 4 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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First aid Made Apr 12, 2013, sent to the company Apr 22, 2013, published by CPSC May 6, 2013
The product, in the report: Sportcraft TX440 Treadmill. Black with blue electronic panel.
Treadmill accelerated and then slowed while I was running causing me to fall off the treadmill.
- Model
- TX440
- Bought from
- Private Seller, Minnesota
- Bought
- Mar 1, 2013, about then
- Where
- Richmond, Minnesota: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 26, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportcraft, made or sold by Sportcraft, Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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First aid Made Mar 20, 2013, sent to the company Mar 27, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 10, 2013
The product, in the report: Sportcraft Tredex 6.0 Treadmill
Sportcraft Tredex 6.0 Treadmill Walking at 2.8 speed when it suddenly accelerated to an out of control speed. I fell off hitting the treadmill belt on my leg and arms. I had severe burns and bruises. The treadmill continues to run at this out of control speed that the control panel can not even display.
- Model
- Tredex 6.0
- Bought
- Mar 1, 2004, about then
- Where
- Roebuck, South Carolina: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 49, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportcraft, made or sold by Sportcraft, Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
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No one hurt Made May 30, 2012, sent to the company Jun 7, 2012, published by CPSC Jun 21, 2012
The product, in the report: Sportcraft Tx400 treadmill, black and grey
I was walking on my treadmill when it suddenly took off and almost threw me off the device.
- Model
- 04040
- Serial number
- CBB04008241
- Bought
- May 1, 2007
- Where
- Derry, Pennsylvania: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 44, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportcraft, made or sold by Sportcraft, Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Mar 5, 2012, sent to the company Mar 12, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 26, 2012
The product, in the report: Sportcraft TX 4.9 treadmill
After 25 minutes of walking on my Sportcraft TX 4.9 treadmill, I attempted to start lowering the speed, however when I did that, it rapidly accelerated, tossing me off the end. I was wearing my safety strap so as soon as I fell off, it stopped.
- Model
- TX 4.9 Treadmill
- Bought from
- WalMart
- Bought
- Mar 3, 2003, about then
- Where
- Rochelle, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 38, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportcraft, made or sold by Sportcraft, Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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No one hurt Made Feb 6, 2012, sent to the company Feb 29, 2012, published by CPSC Mar 14, 2012
The product, in the report: Treadmill
The consumer stated that his spouse had experienced similar problems with the treadmill as some of the hazards of Alert #04-554. The unit will accelerate at times or decrease speeds on its own after being on it for approximately 15 mins. There had been no overheating and no injury.
The consumer stated that he attempted to contact the manufacturer but did not get through.
The consumer feels that this treadmill is unsafe and should be recalled.
- Model
- 04041
- Serial number
- cda04127959
- Where
- Camillus, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Unspecified
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportscraft, made or sold by Sportcraft, Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Hurt, care not known Made Jan 24, 2012, sent to the company Feb 14, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 29, 2012
The product, in the report: Treadmil
Consumer stated that while she was using the treadmill at a normal speed it accelerated to a higher speed and threw her off the unit which caused her to receive injuries to both her legs and her right knee, she also received a bruised on her inner left thighapprox. 2” by 4”. She did not seek medical attention.
Consumer believes she is experiencing similar problems of Release #05-235.
Consumer had not contacted the manufcturer as yet.
Consumer feels that her model number should be included in this recall.
- Model
- TX-420
- UPC
- unknown
- Serial number
- 04042
- Bought from
- unknown
- Bought
- Jan 8, 2005, about then
- Where
- Elyria, Ohio: Unspecified
- Who was involved
- Age 52, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportscraft, made or sold by Sportcraft, Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Level of care not known
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No one hurt Made Jan 3, 2012, sent to the company Jan 11, 2012, published by CPSC Feb 2, 2012
The product, in the report: Sportcraft tx 2.5 treadmill
The treadmill tx2.5 by sportcraft start working when is turn on and suddenly just speeds up to the max or some times just quits. At the middle of the workout. Making this very doungerous for the user.
- Bought from
- Walmart, North Carolina
- Bought
- Oct 16, 2008, about then
- Where
- West jefferson, North Carolina: Mobile/
Manufactured Home - Who was involved
- Age 31, Male
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Sportcraft, made or sold by Sportcraft, Ltd
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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