CPSC2018-09-27
Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard
Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill.
Hazard
Electrical arcing can occur if liquid enters the power receptacle at the front of the climbers, resulting in sparking and smoking, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerMill climbers and contact Life Fitness for instructions on receiving a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Sold at
Through Life Fitness direct sales representatives and fitness equipment dealers to commercial fitness facilities from July 2014 to August 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,000.
Affected count
About 11,800
Injuries reported
The firm has received eight reports of the PowerMill climbers smoking and sparking, resulting in fire and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
PowerMill climbers
Consumer contact
Life Fitness toll-free at 877-423-3253 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at upgradesupport@lifefitness.com or go online at www.lifefitness.com and click the “Product Warranty Information” link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Life-Fitness-Recalls-PowerMill-Climber-Due-to-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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