Reported Jan 22, 2015
Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injury, Laceration and Fall…
JHTNA Manufacturing LLC of Milwaukee, Wis.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.
Firm contact: Johnson Health Tech North America toll-free at (866) 218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.matrixfitness.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines
- Amount recalled
- About 140
Where it was sold
Sold at Johnson Health Tech North America and its fitness equipment dealers nationwide from July 2013 through October 2014 for between $3,300 and $4,000..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The handle attachment on the strength training machines can detach during use and hit the user with force and/or cause the user to lose balance and fall. This poses a risk of impact injury, laceration and fall hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Johnson Health Tech is aware of two injuries, including a man who was hit and cut on the head when the handle detached and another man who fell when the handle detached on his machine.
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