On April 16, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) told owners of Sperax walking pads and treadmills to stop using them immediately and throw them away. The four affected models (Pro, Q1, RM-01 and RM-02) can suddenly change speed or stop dead, throwing the user off balance, and they have a long record of overheating.
This is a warning, not a recall. Sperax refused to agree to a recall the CPSC found acceptable, so the company isn’t offering repairs or replacements. If you bought yours on Amazon, Amazon has been refunding buyers who disable the pad and send a photo, as described below.
The short answer: unplug it, check the model label near the power switch, and don’t sell it or give it away. If you need a replacement, the walking pads we recommend are below.
What the CPSC Warning Says
The CPSC’s warning (number 26-415) lists two separate problems.
Falls. The pads “can suddenly and unexpectedly change speeds and come to an abrupt stop.” The agency has 201 reports of uncontrollable speed, abrupt stops and similar failures. Those reports include at least 66 falls or injuries, among them at least one concussion that needed medical care. A walking pad has no handrails, so when the belt lurches there is usually nothing to grab.
Heat and fire. The CPSC has 573 reports of overheating, fires and other thermal incidents, including four reports of minor burns.
The importer, Quanzhou Wentelai Import and Export Trading Co., Ltd., which does business as Sperax, objected to the warning. Federal law requires the CPSC to note that objection in the warning itself, and it does.
Which Sperax Models Are Affected
The warning covers the Pro, Q1, RM-01 and RM-02. All four are black with red trim and were sold under the Sperax name on Amazon, Walmart.com, Newegg and eBay.
To check yours, look for the model number on the label near the power switch. The Pro is the version with a fold-up handlebar. The other three are flat pads.
If your pad says Sperax but the label shows a different model number, the warning doesn’t name it. Nothing in the warning suggests the problems are limited to one production run, though, and Sperax isn’t selling or supporting pads anymore (more on that below). Treat any Sperax pad with caution.
Is This a Recall?
No, and the difference matters for what you can get back.
In a recall, the company agrees to a fix with the CPSC: a refund, a repair or a replacement, usually through a claim form. Here, the CPSC says Sperax “has refused to agree to an acceptable recall.” The agency can’t force a remedy on its own right away, so it issued a public warning instead. That leaves owners with nothing from Sperax itself.
That’s why searches for a “Sperax recall” turn up law-firm pages. Several product-liability firms are taking cases from people injured by these pads. If you were hurt, keep the pad (disabled and unplugged), photos of it and any medical records before you dispose of anything.
What to Do If You Own One
- Stop using it and unplug it. Don’t leave it plugged in while it sits in storage, since overheating is half of the warning.
- Check the model number on the label near the power switch.
- Ask for a refund from the store you bought it from. In July 2026, Amazon emailed Sperax buyers with refund steps. Let the pad cool, write “UNSAFE” in large letters across the front with a permanent marker, and take one photo showing the whole pad and the marking. Upload it on Amazon’s Recalls and Product Safety Alerts page in your account. Keep the marked pad until Amazon verifies the photo. If you bought from Walmart, Newegg or eBay, contact that seller and cite CPSC warning 26-415.
- Dispose of it properly. A walking pad has a motor and a circuit board, so take it to an electronics recycler or your local bulky-waste or e-waste drop-off rather than the curb.
- Don’t sell it or give it away. The CPSC says this outright. That includes Facebook Marketplace and garage sales.
- Report problems. If your pad sped up, stopped short, overheated or hurt someone, file a report at SaferProducts.gov. Those reports are how the CPSC built this case.
Can You Still Buy a Sperax Walking Pad?
Not new, from the major stores. As of October 2026, an Amazon search for “Sperax walking pad” returns only other brands, and the Sperax storefront on Amazon has no products. Sperax’s own site, sperax.com, shows only a password page.
Used Sperax pads still turn up on resale sites. Skip them: the CPSC told owners not to resell them, and there’s no warranty or support behind them.
How to Pick a Safer Walking Pad
Sperax pads often sold for around $100, which is a big part of why they sold so well. You don’t need to spend much more to get a pad from a company that answers for its products. Before you buy, check four things:
- Search the CPSC site for the brand. Use the search on cpsc.gov/Recalls, which covers both recalls and warnings. As of this writing, Sperax is the only walking pad brand with a CPSC warning, and no walking pad has been recalled since 2024.
- Look for a safety listing. A UL or ETL mark means a test lab checked the electrical design. Exercise machines are tested to UL 1647. Treadmills also have their own standard, ASTM F2115. Brands that pass usually say so on the listing or in the manual.
- Make sure you can stop it fast. Look for a stop button on the remote and a magnetic safety key or clip you can pull to cut the belt.
- Buy from a brand with a support team and a written warranty. UREVO and UPLIFT, two of the brands below, sell through their own US sites as well as Amazon. Sperax had no support left to call once the warning landed.
Speed matters too. Most walking pads top out around 4 mph. If you want to jog, a 2-in-1 with a handlebar is the safer design, because you have something to hold. Our walking pad vs. treadmill guide explains when a full treadmill makes more sense.
What to Buy Instead
These come from our best walking pads guide, with the closest match to each Sperax model first.
Replaces the Q1, RM-01 or RM-02
UREVO SpaceWalk E1L
Compact pad with app tracking, remote control, a 2.5 HP motor, and a cushioned belt.
The UREVO SpaceWalk E1L is the closest match to the flat Sperax pads: a budget walking pad with a 4 mph top speed, a remote and app tracking. It weighs 36.6 pounds, the lightest pad we’ve reviewed, so it’s easy to slide under a couch or bed between sessions.
Replaces the sperax pro
Wellfit Foldable Treadmill
A compact foldable treadmill with a handlebar, 0.6-6.2 mph speed range, app tracking, and easy storage.
If you had the handlebar Pro, the Wellfit Foldable Treadmill fills the same role. Fold the bar down and it’s an under-desk pad. Raise it and you can walk faster or jog lightly, up to 6.2 mph, with something to hold.
Best overall walking pad
UREVO SpaceWalk 5L
Features 9% auto incline, a quiet brushless motor, app tracking, and remote control.
The UREVO SpaceWalk 5L costs more, but it’s our top pick overall. Its 9% auto incline makes a slow walk feel like real exercise without a pace that makes typing hard.
Best for standing desks
UPLIFT Inclining Walking Pad
An office-first walking pad with remote-controlled 7% incline, compact dimensions, and built-in transport wheels.
The UPLIFT Inclining Walking Pad is built for walking at a desk, from a company that sells standing desks and backs them with US support. It’s the pad one of our writers walks on during calls and after lunch.
For more options, including foldable 2-in-1s and pads rated for heavier users, see the full walking pad guide or our UREVO model comparison.
FAQ
Is there a Sperax walking pad recall?
No. The CPSC issued a warning on April 16, 2026, after Sperax refused an acceptable recall. You won’t get a remedy from Sperax, but Amazon has been refunding buyers who mark the pad “UNSAFE” and upload a photo.
Which Sperax models are covered?
The Pro, Q1, RM-01 and RM-02. The model number is on a label near the power switch.
Can I keep using my Sperax pad at a slow speed?
The CPSC says to stop using it entirely. The falls came from sudden speed changes and abrupt stops, which can happen at any setting, and the overheating reports have nothing to do with speed.
Is it safe to resell a Sperax walking pad?
No. The CPSC asks owners not to sell or give these pads away. Disable it and recycle it as electronic waste.
Are other walking pads affected?
No other walking pad brand has a CPSC warning, and the CPSC’s recall database lists no walking pad recalls since 2024. The only treadmill recall in that period was for Matrix and Vision full-size treadmills from Johnson Health Tech, over a fire hazard. Check cpsc.gov/Recalls before you buy any brand.
