Comments on: Tyson Tragedy Highlights Treadmill Dangers

By: Clara

Clara — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:15:33 +0000

It’s hard to believe something so ubiquitous could be so dangerous, but it’s certainly a warning to the rest of us.

By: Pacemaster treadmill | Treadmill Village

Pacemaster treadmill | Treadmill Village — Sat, 30 May 2009 05:10:12 +0000

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By: KimC

KimC — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:15:24 +0000

This also happened to my 3 year old daughter about a month ago. Luckily I found her and she just had a nasty rope burn around her neck. I was petrified and have not looked at my treadmill again. It makes me crazy to think of what could have possibly happened to her.

I’m sad for this family and am saddened that this little girl didn’t have more time.

By: Cory

Cory — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:07:08 +0000

Tyson’s antics aside, this is a sad story. I’m not surprised that so many children have been injured in treadmill-related injuries. Frankly, I injure myself from time to time on the treadmill whether it be an untied shoe lace getting caught in the belt or otherwise.

The tips appear to be common sense, but apparently more people need to read them.