CPSC2022-01-28
Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix T1 and T3 Commercial Treadmills Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
Johnson Health Tech North America Inc., of Cottage Grove, Wisc.
Hazard
The power cord can become loose from the treadmill's power socket, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Exercise facilities should ensure that the power cord is completely inserted into the power socket on the treadmills prior to each use, until repaired. Contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free installation of a power cord bracket. Johnson Health Tech North America is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Johnson Health Tech North America and Johnson Fitness & Wellness stores nationwide and online at www.MatrixFitness.com from August 2009 through October 2020 for between $3,400 and $8,900.
Affected count
About 19,900 (In addition, about 17 in Canada)
Injuries reported
Matrix Fitness has received 58 reports of the treadmill's power cord and socket sparking, smoking, and/or melting, including seven reports of fire; two resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China, Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Matrix T1 and T3 Series Commercial Treadmills
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, email at reworks@johnsonfit.com, or online at https://matrixfitness.com/us/eng/safety-notices or at www.matrixfitness.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Johnson-Health-Tech-Recalls-Matrix-T1-and-T3-Commercial-Treadmills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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