Consumer regulatory agency issues 'urgent warning' about Peloton treadmill

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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an 'urgent warning' for people to stop using Peloton's Tread+ treadmill if they have small children or pets at home.

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The federal regulatory agency said it has learned of"multiple incidents" of small children and a pet being sucked under and injured beneath the machines. As of Saturday, CPSC said it is aware of 39 incidents involving the treadmill, including one death, and is continuing to investigate all known cases of injury or death related to the $4,295 treadmill.

Peloton called the agency's public warning"inaccurate and misleading." According to a spokesperson, of the 39 incidents reported to CPSC, 23 involved children, 15 were with inanimate objects and one involved a pet. "CPSC has unfairly characterized Peloton's efforts to collaborate and to correct inaccuracies in CPSC's press release as an attempt to delay," the statement said."Peloton is disappointed that, despite its offers of collaboration, and despite the fact that the Tread+ complies with all applicable safety standards, CPSC was unwilling to engage in any meaningful discussions with Peloton before issuing its inaccurate and misleading press release.

In its warning Saturday, CPSC shared a video to demonstrate"the hazard to children posed by the Tread+." The video, which the agency warned may be disturbing to viewers, shows two children playing on and by the treadmill, apparently alone. One of the children is holding a ball while standing in front of the belt when the ball and his arms get stuck underneath the treadmill. The child's upper body then gets pulled under, before he is able to wiggle free and walk away.

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Treadmills have always been dangerous. Why single out Peloton instead of shining a spotlight on irresponsible owners? I have the Tread+ and my dog flees as soon as it turns on. If he didn’t it’s my responsibility to keep him away.

This thing munches rich people’s kids & pets

This is so dumb. Small children should never be left alone near any treadmill or 100’s of other household objects. Whoever was responsible for this should be fired.

All they have to do is put a guard at the end of their $4500 pos treadmill. How the hell did it suck that kid under. Must treadmills weigh a shitload and cost a quarter of the price. Oh and they don't suck children in.

ALL TREADMILLS CAN DO THE SAME THING!!! Lock the door to the room. Take the safety key put it up on a shelf.

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