CPSC2016-11-29
Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix ClimbMills Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Johnson Health Tech North America, of Cottage Grove, Wis.
Hazard
The stop/pause controls on the right handgrip can malfunction, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ClimbMills and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. Johnson is contacting purchasers of the recalled ClimbMills directly.
Sold at
Johnson Health Tech North America and its commercial fitness equipment dealers nationwide from December 2011 through September 2015 for between $8,000 and $13,000.
Affected count
About 10,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received 19 reports of incidents involving the stop/pause handgrip malfunctioning, including eight reports of injuries such as scrapes, bumps and a shoulder dislocation.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Matrix ClimbMills
Consumer contact
Johnson Health Tech toll-free at 866-218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email service@johnsonfit.com 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/2017/Johnson-Health-Tech-Recalls-Matrix-ClimbMillsDon't want to check this manually?
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