Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating ICON Health & Fitness (ProForm) for reports that residential treadmills may suffer from overheating motors, electrical failures, and breaker-tripping, raising potential safety concerns.
Reported Issues
Recent consumer complaints describe alarming behavior during normal use:
- Strong burning or electrical smells after 45–60 minutes of walking
- No visible debris or belt issues, suggesting internal motor or wiring faults
- Treadmills tripping household breakers upon startup
- Units failing after previously normal operation
- Users retiring machines early due to fire-risk concerns
Maintenance experts note that these symptoms often signal overheating control boards or underspec’d motors.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
ProForm markets these treadmills for routine home workouts. Allegations suggest:
- Design defects in motors or control boards
- Failure to warn about realistic duty-cycle limits
- Breach of implied warranty, where normal use causes hazardous conditions
- Property-damage risk, including fire or electrical damage
A treadmill that overheats under ordinary walking use may pose unacceptable safety risks.
Signs You May Be Affected
- ProForm home treadmills emits burning smells during use
- Breaker trips when the motor starts
- Motor housing feels excessively hot
- Paid for repairs or stopped using the treadmill due to safety fears
If you experienced these issues, fill out the form below or contact [email protected] or (202) 470-3520.