Federal Register #2026-16010

CPSC Settlement with Johnson Health Tech for Defective Horizon Treadmills

This summary covers a civil penalty settlement between the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Johnson Health Tech regarding defective treadmills. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) - OEM Highlight: - Johnson Health Tech Trading, Inc. and Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. (collectively, Johnson Health Tech) - Products Involved: - Horizon T10105 treadmill - Approximately 192,000 units imported and distributed - Manufactured and distributed by Johnson Health Tech - Defects included unexpected acceleration, stoppage, or speed changes, creating a fall hazard - Settlement Details: - Civil penalty of $16,875,000 imposed on Johnson Health Tech - Johnson Health Tech must implement a compliance program to ensure future adherence to safety regulations - Annual compliance reporting to CPSC required for three years - Notable Requirements: - Implementation of a comprehensive compliance program - Annual reporting on compliance program effectiveness for three years - Payment of civil penalty within 30 days of final order acceptance - No other OEMs, vendors, or products are referenced in this action

Description

This notice pertains to a settlement agreement with Johnson Health Tech involving a civil penalty of $16,875,000 due to violations related to the Consumer Product Safety Act. The settlement addresses defects in Horizon T10105 treadmills that posed a fall hazard due to unexpected accelerations or stoppages. Johnson Health Tech agreed to pay the penalty and implement a compliance program to ensure future adherence to safety regulations. Comments on the settlement can be submitted until August 21, 2026.

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