CPSC recall 14-160, announced April 25, 2014, covers Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers (about 1,100 units). The plastic connectors that link the strength training stations' towers can slide out or break, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Owners should immediately prevent people from using the multi-station strength training towers and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. Recall contact: call (866) 218-3674, or go to www.matrixfitness.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Magnum or Matrix appear on the serial number label at the base of each unit.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers used at commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes and rehabilitation centers; schools and municipal facilities. The machines involved in this recall were sold in various multi-station configurations. The machines include, but are not limited to, the adjustable pulley, the dual adjustable pulley, the triceps push down and the bicep/tricep pull down. Magnum or Matrix appear on the serial number label at the base of each unit.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic connectors that link the strength training stations' towers can slide out or break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Johnson Health Tech is aware of three incidents where the plastic connectors slid out or broke, one resulting in a laceration near the eye socket.
Official remedy
Owners should immediately prevent people from using the multi-station strength training towers and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 14-160
- Units
- About 1,100 strength training towers
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Magnum Fitness and Johnson Health Tech North America and their dealers nationwide. from December 2008 through July 2013 for the Magnum tower stations and from July 2013 through November 2013 for the Matrix Fitness tower stations, for between $1,800 and $3,800 depending on the type of tower station.
Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers
CPSC product type: Exercise
Recall contact information
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.
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