CPSC recall 17-755, announced July 12, 2017, covers Core Health & Fitness Exercise machines (about 3,600 units). The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard. The notice cites 48 incident reports and 31 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact Core Health & Fitness to schedule a free onsite repair. Recall contact: call 800-598-8541, or go to www.corehandf.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves five styles of Inspiration® Cable Cross Over and Dual Adjustable Pulley machines installed primarily in fitness centers and gyms. The units are stainless steel adjustable pulleys with single hand adjustment designs and high-low cable positioning components. "Inspiration" is printed on each Dual Adjustable Pulley model, and "Star Trac" or "Nautilus" is printed on the Cable Cross Over models.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 48 reports of the height-adjusting carriage assemblies loosening and falling, resulting in 31 reports of injuries, including cuts requiring staples or stitches.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact Core Health & Fitness to schedule a free onsite repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash., Land America Health and Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 17-755
- Units
- About 3,600
- Manufactured in
- China, United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Core distributors nationwide from November 2010 through April 2017, and by Unisen distributors from 2001 to 2010 for between $2,700 and $8,400.
- Importer
- Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.
Recall contact information
Core at 800-598-8541 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.corehandf.com and click on Recall Alert for more information.
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