In San Anselmo, California, on April 6, 2020, Cari Gundee was captured riding her Peloton exercise bike at her residence.
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According to a lawsuit filed in state court, the family of a New York man is claiming that his Peloton bike caused his death just six months after purchasing it. However, the company is denying the claim and insisting that the man’s own negligence was the cause of the incident.
According to the lawsuit, on January 13th, 2022, Ryan Furtado, who is 32 years old, was in the middle of a “core” workout on an expensive exercise bike. He then got off the bike to do some exercises on the floor.
According to the lawsuit, the bike was still resting on the man’s neck and face when the New York Police Department arrived at his residence. It’s worth noting that the bike had only been purchased six months prior in July of 2021.
Johanna Furtado, the mother of Ryan Furtado, filed a lawsuit in Brooklyn civil Supreme Court back in March 2023. While the lawsuit has been pending for several months, it recently came to public attention thanks to an article published by the Daily Beast on Wednesday. The article highlights the dangers of Peloton bikes and the tragic incident that resulted in the loss of Ryan’s life.
In March 2021, the tragic news of a child’s death due to Peloton’s treadmill shook the world. However, the recent passing of Furtado is the first known instance of a fatality associated with the company’s highly sought-after exercise bike.
Peloton’s shares experienced a drop of approximately 3% during Thursday’s intraday trading.
Peloton expressed their condolences and sympathies to the Furtado family in a statement made by their spokesperson, Ben Boyd, on Thursday. The company places great importance on the safety and well-being of their Members and strives to prioritize their needs above all else.
According to Furtado’s mother, her son’s bike was faulty and posed a significant risk due to its defective design, inadequate instructions, and insufficient warnings. She is now pursuing legal action to claim damages, but the exact amount remains unspecified.
According to Peloton, the responsibility for any mishaps lies in negligence and not with the company itself. They have explicitly stated that they are not liable for such incidents.
According to Peloton’s response to the lawsuit, which was filed on April 17, they believe that the incident in question was caused by the negligence or other culpable conduct of one or more parties, for which Peloton is not responsible. As a result, they assert that they are not legally responsible for the incident.
According to the statement, Peloton’s actions or lack thereof did not directly result in any harm or damages to the plaintiff or their deceased family member.
Over the past few years, Peloton has had to issue multiple recalls for its exercise equipment.
During the month of May, the Bike model was subject to a recall due to a defective seat post that had the potential to unexpectedly detach and break while in use. This decision to recall the product was made after 12 injuries were reported, emphasizing the importance of ensuring customer safety and satisfaction.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Peloton had previously issued a recall for its Tread+ fitness machine due to reports of a child’s death and 90 injuries related to the equipment.
In its latest earnings report covering the three months ending June 30, Peloton disclosed that the cost of recalling its Bike seat post was much higher than anticipated. The company expressed concerns that this may lead to a possible cancellation of subscriptions by its members.
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