A young child was reportedly killed in a recent accident that involved a workout equipment called the Peloton Tread Plus treadmill. This was confirmed by John Foley, the Peloton CEO in a note that was posted to the official company website on Thursday, March 18.
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The company CEO noted that he is reaching out to the public due to his recent knowledge about the tragic accident that had involved a child and the company's Tread+ which resulted in death.
The official statement noted that although they are aware that there is just a small number of incidents that involve the Tread+ where certain children have reportedly been hurt, each one is reportedly devastating to Peloton and their hearts reportedly go out towards the families that were involved.
Peloton, however, has still declined to provide any further details regarding the incident, the child, or even the other previous similar incidents. According to Bloomberg, however, a previous report that was filed in February along with the official Consumer Product Safety Commission actually mentions another separate incident that still involved the Tread Plus treadmill as well as a young three-year-old boy who had suffered what was noted as a "significant brain injury."
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In February, BBC reports that a child reportedly had "tread marks" located on his back, facial injuries, and a neck injury. The report was then updated along with a note coming from Peloton recently on March 17 stating that the company had been notified that the child would then "fully recover."
The company's recent statement even noted that the Thread Plus was actually designed and also tested for use specifically by people who were 16 and were weighing above 105 pounds. Foley also warned that both children and other pets should definitely be kept away from other Peloton exercise equipment at every given time. Before people start working out, it is important to double check in order to make sure that the existing space around the Peloton exercise equipment is in fact clear.
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Peleton warns about usage
It was also noted that the company is now assessing certain ways to reinforce their warnings regarding the critical safety precautions in hopes to prevent these types of future accidents from happening.
Despite what is known as their somewhat expensive price tags, Peloton's very own stationary bikes as well as treadmills have actually been greatly popular during the whole coronavirus pandemic due to a number of gyms being closed and people all observing social distancing at home.
According to the report by The Verge, the company had reported that its total revenue had increased by a whopping 66% year over year during the first three months of last year, 2020. The company had been struggling to keep up with the massive demand for its said products some time early on.
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Written by Urian Buenconsejo
