April 16th, 2026 (Chicago, IL) — The CPSC has issued a product safety alert regarding Sperax walking pads and treadmills. These products have been known to suddenly stop or change speeds, resulting in falls and injuries. They have also been known to overheat, causing fires and other thermal events.
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Key Takeaways
- CPSC warns consumers to stop using Sperax brand treadmills and walking pads due to various issues that can lead to serious harm.
- Multiple incidents have been reporting regarding sudden speed changes and stopping as well as catching fire and overheating, with one concussion requiring medical care and several minor burns.
- Defective treadmills and walking pads can cause serious injuries, including broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, entrapment-related injuries, and more.
- You are able to file a lawsuit for your injuries even if a product recall has not been initiated.
- Evidence that can help your case includes the product itself, medical bills and medical records, photos and videos of the product, and witness statements.
- Damages you can claim in a product liability lawsuit includes medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages, lost earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, and in the event you lost a loved one due to the product defect, wrongful death damages as well.
Sperax treadmills and walking pads were sold online via e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Ebay, NewEgg, and Walmart.
To date, there have been 201 reports of abrupt stops or speed changes and other stability related issues that have resulted in 66 fall-related injuries, including at least one concussion that required medical attention.
Additionally, there have been 573 reports of fires, overheating, and other thermal events, resulting in four reports of minor burn injuries.
The CPSC urges consumers to stop using and dispose of these unreasonably dangerous products immediately, even though there is no official recall yet.
If you or a loved one were injured by a defective treadmill or walking pad, you deserve justice. Call the product liability attorneys at Ankin Law today at (312) 600-0000. Let us help you hold the negligent manufacturer responsible for your injuries.
The Dangers of Defective Treadmills and Walking Pads
The sudden, abrupt stopping and uncontrollable changes in speed in the defective treadmills and walking pads can lead users to become unstable, resulting in falls or entrapment that can cause serious injuries, including:
- Concussions
- Lacerations
- Broken Bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Friction burns
- Crush Injuries
- Amputations
Young children are especially at risk for entrapment injuries.
Additionally, the treadmills and walking pads overheating and catching fire can lead to serious burn injuries, property damage, and death.
Can You File a Lawsuit Even If There Hasn’t Been a Recall?
Even without an official recall, injured consumers can still file a product liability lawsuit against the company if the dangerous product was used as intended and still caused harm to the consumer. A recall serves as evidence, not a requirement to a lawsuit.
To file a lawsuit without an official recall:
- Prove the defect: You must be able to prove that the product was defective
This could be a manufacturing defect (something went wrong making it), a design defect (inherently unsafe design), or a failure to warn (missing instructions or warnings) - Relate the defect to your harm: you must be able to show a direct link between the product defect and the harm you suffered as a result.
- Hire an Attorney: A product liability lawyer can help you on your journey and ensure nothing is missed when filing your lawsuit, and will be able to represent you in court, should negotiations fail to reach a fair settlement offer.
The absence of an official recall does not absolve the negligent party of their liability when the product they were responsible for causes harm.
What Evidence Can Help My Case?
Evidence that can help your product liability case includes:
- The product itself, including any packaging and instructions
- Receipts, if possible
- Medical records and bills detailing your injuries and resulting expenses
- Photos or videos of the product
- Witness statements
- Similar incidents linked to the product
It is best to consult a product liability attorney for help gathering the necessary evidence to move forward with your case.
What Damages Can I Claim in a Product Liability Lawsuit?
You can claim damages for lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, lost earning capacity. Additionally, you can also pursue punitive damages, though those are rarely awarded, only when the negligence of the responsible party is found to be particularly egregious in nature.
If you lost a loved one due to a defective product, you may also file a wrongful death claim for damages such as loss of financial support, funeral expenses, loss of consortium, and more.
Contact an Experienced Product Liability Attorney Today
At Ankin Law, we fight to defend consumers like you who’ve suffered harm or loss due to a defective product. Our law firm is available 24/7.
Worried you can’t afford an attorney? Our law firm offers free initial consultations, and we operate on a contingency fee structure. This means you owe no up front legal fees, and you don’t pay us unless we collect for you.
Call our product liability attorneys to get started with your claim. 312-600-0000.
