The government has issued a warning for parents and pet owners to stop using the Tread+ by Peloton immediately! This comes after the death of a child and 39 accidents, 23 of which involved children, and one involving a pet. The warning is from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after the release of a video that shows how quickly a rubber ball can get sucked underneath the treadmill. Another video was released showing a child similarly getting stuck underneath the exercise machine after trying to obtain the ball.
Peloton is pushing back against this warning saying this warning is inaccurate and misleading. In a statement the company said,
“Children under 16 should never use the Tread+, and Members should keep children, products, and pets away from the Tread+ at all times."
The CPSC says, if owners want to use their Peloton treadmills, they should do so in a locked room away from any children and pets as well as unplugging the device when it is not in use.
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