Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness Elliptical
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals sold from November 2011 through December 2012 are being recalled due to a fire hazard. Moisture from user sweat or cleaning liquids can accumulate in the power socket, causing a short circuit and creating a fire risk. The affected machines are black and silver, measure approximately 70 inches high by 29 inches wide by 68 inches long, and have "Matrix" printed on the body and handlebars. Ascent Trainers feature an orange accent color and an incline function, while Ellipticals do not. Model numbers on affected units begin with A3x, A5x, A7x, E3x, E5x, or E7x.
According to the recall notice, exercise facilities with these machines should immediately unplug them and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. The record notes that units are self-powered and can operate without being plugged into an electrical outlet.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Moisture from user perspiration or cleaning liquids can build up in the power socket on the unit, causing a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Exercise facilities should immediately unplug the machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. Units are self-powered and can be used without being plugged into an electrical outlet.
This recall involves all Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers® and Elliptical trainers installed from November 2011 through December 2012. All Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals have a swing-arm handle design, with pedals that rotate in an elliptical path. Units also have stationary handlebars. The Ascent Trainers® are similar to the Elliptical machines, but include an incline function. Users operate the machines in a standing position. The Ellipticals are black and silver-colored. The Ascent Trainers are also black and silver-colored with an orange accent color on the machine's body and foot pedals. "Matrix" is printed on the machines body and handlebars. When assembled, the machines are about 70" high x 29" wide and 68" long. The machines involved in this recall have a decal at the center/bottom of the units with model numbers beginning with A3x, A5x, A7x, E3x, E5x or E7x.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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