Peloton issues treadmill warning after ‘child dies in Tread+ accident’ as parents told keep kids away from equipment
PELOTON has issued a warning after a child allegedly died in a Tread+ accident as parents are told to keep kids away from the exercise equipment.
The company has told parents to keep children and pets away from their treadmills.
Peloton also advised customers to remove the safety key and keep it where children are unable to reach it.
"While we are aware of only a small handful of incidents involving the Tread+ where children have been hurt, each one is devastating to all of us at Peloton, and our hearts go out to the families involved," CEO John Foley said in a statement.
In a statement to The Sun, Peloton said: "There are no words to express the shock and sadness everyone at Peloton feels as a result of this terrible tragedy.
"Out of respect for the family and their privacy, we won’t be sharing any additional information."
The Tread+ that was involved in the accident is similar to an average treadmill and includes a motorized slat belt.
It includes the signature Peloton screen, allowing users to follow training videos and virtual workouts.
The equipment retails at $4,295 and has been in hot commodity since the coronavirus pandemic shut gyms across the United States.
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However, the company was set to release a lower-priced version on May 27.
The treadmill will cost $2,495 but will be a few inches smaller than the original.
Peloton's vice president of product management Betina Evancha previously said of the treadmill: "We want Peloton to be a fitness brand, a wellness brand, and so the Tread is a big part of that story."