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Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported
Peloton Recalls Treadmills After 72 Injuries, 1 Child Death Reported Peloton recalled all of its treadmill machines Wednesday. The popular exercise equipment company issued an apology for not acting faster on reports of nearly 72 injuries and the death of a 6-year-old child, who was pulled under the rear of a treadmill. Of the 72 injuries, 29 were to children such as second- and third-degree abrasions, broken bones, and lacerations, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Peloton CEO John Foley called the decision to recall both the Tread+ and Peloton Tread the "right thing to do." "I want to be clear... We should have engaged more p…

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by Cecilia Levine