Quality Control

SW Sports’ “Speed Rope 181” Recalled: Lead Levels 367 Times Safety Standard

Fitgearsource 2026-08-08

SEOUL, January 20, 2026 — South Korea’s Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, has ordered a full recall of the “Speed Rope 181” jump rope manufactured by SW Sports (brand: Kim Soo-yeol Jump Rope) after safety inspections revealed lead content in the product’s metal components exceeded […]

EU Safety Gate Issues Alert for Children’s Swim Seats Over Drowning Risks

Fitgearsource 2026-07-19

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products, Safety Gate, has issued a high-priority alert regarding a children’s swim seat manufactured in the People’s Republic of China. The product has been flagged for posing a severe risk of drowning and failing to meet stringent European safety standards. Following a notification submitted […]

Lab testing & Quality inspection on stair climber at factory

Roger 2026-03-30

Roger conducted lab testing and quality inspection on stair climber at one factory in China.

The Limits of Final Inspection on Fitness Equipment

Roger 2026-02-15

In global fitness equipment sourcing, Final Inspection (pre-shipment inspection) is one of the most widely used quality control practices among international buyers. It is straightforward, relatively cost-controlled, and easy to execute, so it has long been treated as the “last line of defense” for supply-chain product quality.

[Product Recall] Europe Recalls China-Made Kettlebells for Elevated Radiation Levels

Fitgearsource 2025-11-25

Fitness Equipment Industry News · September 2025 European discount retail chain Action announced in September 2025 that it is proactively recalling certain 10 kg kettlebells after regulators detected slightly elevated levels of ionising radiation. The affected products were manufactured in China and sold in Belgium and the Netherlands between 28 July and 8 August 2025, […]

Quality management system for new fitness equipment brands

Roger 2023-12-07

The establishment of a well-functioning quality management system is the result of a long-term effort, which is also a process of continuous improvement and continuous growth of the company.

Is the dislocation of the parallel bars at the Universiade a product quality issue?

Roger 2023-08-03

As a practitioner in the fitness equipment industry quality control, this article will discuss different types of locking methods for double bar products, hoping to help practitioners fully understand these products.

Inspection sampling scheme for fitness equipment: How many samples should be taken during inspect？

Roger 2023-07-31

Given the complexity of fitness equipment, we have to optimize the limited inspection time and focus on the critical quality aspects while still covering general inspection items. In order to achieve the effectiveness and economy of quality management, customers and suppliers should have an open discussion to find out a reasonable and practical inspection sampling scheme.

How to conduct fitness equipment supplier quality audit in China

Roger 2023-07-28

The buyers should also keep pace with the times and develop appropriate supplier management strategies and quality audit procedures according to the actual situation of the purchaser.

Treadmill running belt quality problems – Know-how about treadmill running belt

Roger 2023-05-15

The running belt is an important component for a treadmill that provides the user with a contact surface and support friction during running. Choosing a suitable running belt is critical for the stable operation of the treadmill and make sure a comfortable and safe running experience.

Fitness Equipment Buyer’s Supplier Quality Audit

Roger 2023-02-01

In view of the characteristics and development of the fitness equipment industry, the buyers should also keep pace with the times and develop appropriate supplier management strategies and quality audit procedures according to the actual situation of the purchaser.

Quality control at China’s factory for fitness equipment, Exercise bike

Roger 2022-09-03

FQC provides comprehensive quality management service to customers who buy fitness equipment from Chinese suppliers. This video is to show the basic working procedure to make final quality inspection on exercise bike.

Quality inspection for BH exercise bike from China

Roger 2022-09-03

Professional service team to perform quality inspection for fitness equipment, exercise bike.

How to determine sample size for fitness equipment inspection?

Roger 2022-05-04

For fitness equipment products with complex structures, how many samples should be selected during final inspection for quality checking and testing? This is the question customers have to answer when they make an inspection plan.

Treadmill quality check at China factory

Roger 2021-11-25

Quality management expert for Fitness equipment. We help customers to manage the quality, and reduce quality complaints in the market.

The causes & solution to the “sliding” of treadmill running belt

Roger 2021-10-03

This article introduces the phenomenon of sliding on treadmill during running, and gives analysis on its causes V.S solutions. This content is for after-sales technician from fitness equipment distributors , quality controller in fitness equipment industry, and production manager at treadmill manufacturers. 

Treadmill Noise Analysis & Countermeasures

Roger 2021-09-14

we explain those abnormal noise causes and countermeasures. The targeted readers may include fitness equipment sellers,distributors, importers, after-sales technician , quality controller, purchasing manager for China’s fitness equipment, and the designers for treadmills.