CPSC2015-01-22
Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injury, Laceration and Fall Hazards
JHTNA Manufacturing LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.
Hazard
The handle attachment on the strength training machines can detach during use and hit the user with force and/or cause the user to lose balance and fall. This poses a risk of impact injury, laceration and fall hazards.
Remedy
Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Johnson Health Tech North America and its fitness equipment dealers nationwide from July 2013 through October 2014 for between $3,300 and $4,000.
Affected count
About 140
Injuries reported
Johnson Health Tech is aware of two injuries, including a man who was hit and cut on the head when the handle detached and another man who fell when the handle detached on his machine.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines
Consumer contact
Johnson Health Tech North America toll-free at (866) 218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.matrixfitness.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Johnson-Health-Tech-Recalls-Matrix-Fitness-Strength-Training-MachinesDon't want to check this manually?
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