Step machine
| Alert Number | 0459/08 |
| Brand | ENERGETICS – Lateral Thigh Trainer |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 25 April 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because there is a mercury switch inside containing approx. 56mg of mercury. Mercury is regarded as particularly hazardous and constitutes a threat to health as well as to the environment. Mercury has adverse effects, particularly on the nervous system and its development.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
This recall involves a step-machine "Lateral Thigh Trainer, LTT", for personal training. It is a so-called “open product”, meaning that an importer can order this product with his own label or brand. It is sold in red with black pedals that move up and down and from side to side. There is a black sticker with a white silhouette in a yellow frame on the middle of the machine. Weight approx 14 kg; size: 55 x 25 x 40 cm.