Peloton's $2,495 Tread is finally going on sale next week after a product recall halted the treadmill’s original March release.
The exercise machine is launching/re-releasing in the US, Canada, and the UK on Aug. 30 before heading to Germany this fall. Sales were delayed amid Peloton’s decision in May to recall the treadmill's more expensive sibling, the Tread+, for causing injuries to children, and one death.
In the US, the company also recalled 1,000 Tread models offered during the product’s pre-launch. Peloton found that the touch screen on the units could detach and fall, risking injury to the user. In response, the company in August began making repairs to ensure the touch screen remains attached at all times. The same repair has been applied to the Tread models that'll be up for sale next Monday.
In addition, Peloton built in new safety features to both treadmill models, including the need to enter a four-digit passcode to unlock the exercise machine’s treadmill belt.
The Tread also comes with a physical safety key, which can be removed and stored away from the machine, so a curious child can't accidentally turn it on.
“We’ve worked hard to make sure the new Tread truly earns its spot in Members’ homes,” Peloton CEO John Foley said in a statement. “We’ll always continue to innovate our hardware, software and safety features to live up to our commitment to Member safety and to improving the full Member experience.”
The Tread was first unveiled a year ago as a smaller and more affordable alternative to the Tread+, which could go for over $4,295. In April, PCMag tried out the product, which has a 59-inch treadmill belt, and came away impressed. The Tread runs silently compared to the Tread+, and still retains top-notch audio quality.
The other standout feature is a 23.8-inch HD touch screen with integrated speakers. The same screen can also tilt up and down by 50 degrees to give you the best viewing angle. However, the $2,495 cost only pays for the machine. For on-demand videos, you’ll have to sign up for a Peloton membership, which can go for $12.99 or $39 per month, depending on the plan.