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Brandon Ratliffe recounted how his 6-year-old daughter was pulled underneath a Peloton Tread+ and suffered abrasions as a result
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported 39 incidents involving small children and a pet being injured beneath the Peloton Tread+
It is now warning parents with young children and pets to stop using the product
Peloton representatives claim product is safe if used properly
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The graphic video shows a young boy being sucked beneath a Peloton Tread+ and grappling to free himself from the exercise machine
The footage was released Saturday by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) as part of an urgent warning to consumers
The CPSC said it has so far learned of 39 incidents involving small children and a pet being injured beneath the Peloton Tread+ machines
Peloton said last month that one child had been killed by the machine
Despite the safety concerns, Peloton is fighting a federal safety recall and has allegedly delayed an investigation into potential safety problems
Before he started his business venture, he was formerly the e-commerce president at Barnes & Noble.
Foley also worked at Mars Inc. before founding Peloton.
He earned his bachelor s degree in science and industrial engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994.
In 2001, he earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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John Foley, CEO of Peloton attends the Fast Company Grill with restaurateurs Danny Meyer and Michael ChernowCredit: Getty
What is John Foley s net worth?
Foley is worth around $1.2billion according to Bloomberg.
Since mid-March, Peloton shares have rallied about 350%, sending Foley’s net worth to $1.2 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Peloton is fighting a federal safety recall and has allegedly delayed an investigation into potential safety problems it was revealed that a child died on a treadmill last month.