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Peloton Tread owners now forced into monthly subscription after recall
"We care deeply about the safety and well-being of our Members and we created Tread Lock to secure your Tread+ against unauthorized access," writes Peloton in an email.
Following the tragic death of a six-year-old and reports of 72 injuries like broken bones, cuts, and grazes from Tread, Peloton had recalled over 125,000 of its treadmills from both American and British markets last month.
All Tread+ owners have been granted a three-month "fee waiver" for an All Access Membership, providing everyone in a household access to personalized workouts, training programs, and metrics.
In a dramatic twist, Peloton customers, who believe they have already coughed up a handsome price for the treadmill, heavily criticized the move and likened the idea to ransom demands.
"So wait… You buy a $3000 treadmill, then after you've purchased, with a ‘software update’ they stop it from working until you pay them $39.99/mo? Sounds like theft & ransomware to me…," tweeted Wes Kennedy.
