If you own a Sperax walking pad or treadmill, the short version is simple: unplug it and stop using it. This page sets out exactly what the CPSC said, how to tell whether your pad is affected, what to do next, and how to check any other walking pad against federal safety records. We quote the CPSC figures as published and do not add to them. UnderDeskWalker has never recommended any Sperax product, and we will not while this warning stands.
What the CPSC announced
The CPSC published warning number 26-415 on April 16, 2026, titled "CPSC Warns Consumers to Stop Using Sperax Walking Pads and Treadmills Immediately Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall, Burn and Fire Hazards". You can read the full notice on the CPSC website. The key facts:
- Products: Sperax walking pads and treadmills, models Pro, Q1, RM-01 and RM-02.
- Hazards: fall, burn and fire. The CPSC says the units can suddenly and unexpectedly change speed and come to an abrupt stop, and can overheat.
- Speed and stability reports: 201 reports of failures such as uncontrollable speed and abrupt stops, with at least 66 falls or injuries, including at least one concussion that needed medical attention.
- Heat reports: 573 reports of overheating, fires and thermal problems, including four reports of minor burns.
- Where sold: Amazon.com, Walmart.com, NewEgg.com and eBay.com.
- Importer: Quanzhou Wentelai Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd., doing business as Sperax, of China.
- Recall status: the importer refused to agree to an acceptable recall.
How to tell if your walking pad is affected
The CPSC describes the products as black with red trim. The model number is on a label near the power switch. Unplug the pad, find that label and look for the Sperax name and one of the four model names: Pro, Q1, RM-01 or RM-02.
One point of confusion: "Q1" is also part of a DeerRun model name, the DeerRun Q1 Mini. The CPSC warning is about Sperax, not DeerRun, so check the brand on the label as well as the model name. (We do not recommend the DeerRun Q1 Mini either, but for a different reason: it appears to be discontinued.) If you bought a pad from an online listing and are unsure of the brand, your order history should name it.
What Sperax owners should do now
- Stop using it immediately. Do not wait to see whether yours develops a fault; the reported problems include sudden speed changes and abrupt stops, which give no warning.
- Unplug it. Given the overheating and fire reports, do not leave it plugged in, even when it is folded or stored.
- Do not sell it or give it away. The CPSC is explicit about this. That includes listing it on marketplaces, donating it or leaving it at the curb for someone to take.
- Dispose of it. The CPSC says to dispose of the units. A walking pad contains a motor and circuit board, so ask your city or county which electronics or bulky waste service accepts it. Many areas run e-waste drop-offs.
- Report any incident. If your pad changed speed on its own, stopped abruptly, overheated, smoked or caused an injury, file a report at SaferProducts.gov. You can also call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 800-638-8270).
- Contact the store you bought it from. Because there is no agreed recall, there is no CPSC-announced refund or repair program. You can still ask the retailer about a refund or return. We cannot tell you what any retailer will offer.
If anyone was hurt, get medical care first and keep the pad, its label and your receipt until you have filed a report.
Why a warning and not a recall?
A recall is normally an agreement between the CPSC and the company, with a remedy such as a refund, repair or replacement. When a company will not agree to an acceptable recall, the CPSC can issue a public warning instead so consumers can protect themselves. That is what happened here. In practice it means you cannot count on Sperax for a fix, which is why the CPSC's advice is to stop using the product and dispose of it.
Other walking pad and treadmill recalls
People searching for a "walking pad recall" often find the Horizon T101-05 treadmill, which is a full folding treadmill rather than a walking pad but had a similar hazard. Johnson Health Tech Trading recalled about 192,000 units on October 27, 2022 (sold March 2018 to October 2022) because the treadmill could accelerate, change speed or stop without user input. The remedy was a free software update. On August 4, 2026 the CPSC announced that the company agreed to pay a $16.875 million civil penalty for failing to report the defect immediately; the company had received at least 874 reports of unexpected acceleration, stopping or speed changes, with at least 71 injuries. We do not currently recommend the Horizon T101.
When we checked on September 24, 2026, we found no CPSC recall or warning naming walking pads or treadmills from UREVO, Merach, DeerRun, Redliro, Elseluck, Yagud or Goplus. That is a snapshot, not a guarantee, so run the checks below yourself.
How to check any walking pad against CPSC records
- Find the brand and model number on the label of your pad (often near the power switch or on the underside) or in your order confirmation.
- Go to the CPSC recalls page and use "Search Recalls & Product Safety Warnings". Search the brand name first, then the words "walking pad" and "treadmill". Read warnings as well as recalls; the Sperax notice is a warning.
- Search SaferProducts.gov, the CPSC's public database of consumer reports ("Report. Search. Protect."). Reports are not verified findings, but repeated reports of the same failure, such as speed changes or overheating, deserve attention.
- Subscribe to CPSC recall emails from the recalls page so future notices reach you.
- Check the brand's own website and support pages for any safety notice or firmware update.
Our guide to buying walking pads on Amazon adds seller, warranty and spec checks you can run before ordering.
Warning signs on any walking pad
Whatever brand you own, stop and unplug the pad if you notice any of these, and contact the maker:
- The belt speeds up, slows down or stops without you pressing anything.
- A burning smell, smoke, or a motor cover that is too hot to touch.
- A power cord, plug or outlet that is discolored or warm.
- Repeated error codes or the display resetting during a walk.
A belt that slips under your foot or drifts to one side is usually a maintenance issue rather than a safety defect; see walking pad belt slipping for fixes. Unexpected speed changes are different and should be reported.
Choosing a replacement
If you are replacing a Sperax pad, look for a brand that publishes a manual, a warranty and a US support contact, and that has a clean CPSC record on the day you buy. Our best walking pads guide compares the main options by belt, motor and weight limit, the budget walking pad guide covers lower-cost picks, and the walking pads with a handle guide suits anyone who wants something to hold after a fall scare. None of our guides include Sperax products.