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Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill
- Serial numberOn the rating label or a sticker on the product.
- 04-VT40IT-50133099
What to do now
Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill could overheat or catch fire.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2608-0247). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire as it has been identified that certain batches may have a defect that can cause the treadmill to overheat. If the product were to overheat, it could ignite and cause a fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Affected consumers have been contacted directly by Fitness Superstore. Owners are advised to switch off their treadmill immediately and unplug it from the mains electricity supply.
Consumers should then check the serial number located on the underside of the treadmill’s main frame to determine whether it contains 50133099.
If the product is affected, Fitness Superstore will arrange a free collection of the treadmill and provide a full refund.
Alternatively, where collection cannot reasonably be arranged, Fitness Superstore may authorise the customer to dispose of the treadmill. In such cases, a full refund will be issued upon receipt of evidence of disposal and a signed declaration.
The Fitness Superstore recall team can be contacted on 01604 673 004, or via email on: VT40recall@fitness-superstore.co.uk
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2608-0247
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
A black treadmill with handles, display screen and adjustable incline levels.
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Questions
Why has Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill been recalled?
Volta VT40IT Incline Treadmill could overheat or catch fire. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the serial number on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
