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JI7

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34. Bike

Reply to TomDaisy (Reply #21)

Sun Apr 18, 2021, 10:37 AM

Apr 2021

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After child dies, US regulator warns about Peloton treadmill [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2021 OP

Sad this has happened ... Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #1

When President Biden was not allowed to bring his, jimfields33 Apr 2021 #2

I just watched the video ... that is an amazingly obviously unsafe design ... Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #4

Jesus H Christ GB_RN Apr 2021 #7

I can't believe what I witnessed. jimfields33 Apr 2021 #11

also, don't leave it plugged in with the safety key in when not in use TomDaisy Apr 2021 #22

It seems so obvious but people friggin forget. You get a phone call or doorbell Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #31

how is the design different from regular treadmills? why aren't kids dragged under regular treadmil Demovictory9 Apr 2021 #15

My son has a Norditrack treadmill. I helped KPN Apr 2021 #23

Okay, so that is flawed design but... DenaliDemocrat Apr 2021 #33

does Joe have the bike, or the treadmill? TomDaisy Apr 2021 #21

Bike JI7 Apr 2021 #34

Is their something inherently dangerous about Peloton vs. other treadmills. Dream Girl Apr 2021 #3

See my post 4 above ... Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #5

I have a commercial model stair machine that looks like an escalator. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2021 #8

I think you are right. The old old treadmill I used to have - the belt stopped before the end of TomDaisy Apr 2021 #24

It looks like the dangerous part is the back roller shouldn't be near the floor. forgotmylogin Apr 2021 #37

Just unplug the damn thing when you're not around. Most treadmills CAN be dangerous. oldsoftie Apr 2021 #6

Agree! crimycarny Apr 2021 #10

yes. there is no way a potentially operable machine should have been in the same room with 2 TomDaisy Apr 2021 #25

Yeah but there are cases of parents leaving kids in hot cars JI7 Apr 2021 #35

Who in the world would let their kids play on this to begin with? Bayard Apr 2021 #9

+1000 crimycarny Apr 2021 #12

Products need to be designed around the concept that many people are fucking stupid Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #18

Just watch... Colorado Liberal Apr 2021 #13

Well, it's never too late to change the Constitution William Seger Apr 2021 #29

Oh, heck. One kid? PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #14

I've been tearing my treadmill apart because I'm done using it. Different brand. LiberalFighter Apr 2021 #16

Because I recognize that a piece of machinery like that is a hazard to small kids & small pets... Hekate Apr 2021 #17

It doesn't look like a safe design to me. LisaL Apr 2021 #19

it kind of looks like a steamroller - and that's what it did! TomDaisy Apr 2021 #26

Guns Are Perfectly Fine, BUT LETS MAKE SURE TO BAN PELOTONS!! nt SoCalDavidS Apr 2021 #20

indeed TomDaisy Apr 2021 #27

1 child and "they" do something but what about the 21 1st and 2nd graders along with 5 teachers ... Botany Apr 2021 #28

If I had young kids, I wouldn't have a treadmill (or any other similar device) in a room with them Sapient Donkey Apr 2021 #30

This machine is missing REALLY SIMPLE, and really obvious ... necessary safety features Hugh_Lebowski Apr 2021 #32

Exactly. LisaL Apr 2021 #36

I think Peloton makes a good case that they have strongly warned users that children and pets should Martin68 Apr 2021 #38