Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix fitness elliptical
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals that were installed between November 2011 and December 2012. Moisture from user perspiration or cleaning liquids can accumulate in the power socket, creating a short circuit that poses a fire hazard. The affected machines are black and silver-colored (Ascent Trainers also have orange accents), measure approximately 70 inches high by 29 inches wide by 68 inches long, and have model numbers beginning with A-3x, A-5x/7x, or E-3x/5x/7x with serial numbers starting with EP304, EP306, or EP308 and date codes of 1208 or earlier.
According to the recall notice, exercise facilities should immediately unplug the recalled machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. The machines can continue to be used in self-powered mode without being plugged into an electrical outlet. Johnson Health Tech is directly contacting purchasers of the recalled ellipticals.
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. Machines can be used in self-powered mode without needing to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Johnson is contacting purchasers of the recalled ellipticals directly
This recall involves previously recalled 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 A-3x, A-5x/7x, or E-3x/5x/7x. This recall includes units with serial numbers beginning with EP304, EP306, or EP308, and with date codes of 1208 (YYMM) or prior.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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