Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injury, Laceration and Fall Hazards
Recall 15062 · Jan 22, 2015 · Johnson Health Tech
140
units affected
140
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15062
- Date
- Jan 22, 2015
- Company
- Johnson Health Tech
- Units affected
- 140
- Product
- Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines
- Product type
- Exercise
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves five models of the Matrix Fitness series strength training machines with chrome frames, stacked weights, overhead pulleys, and some with black or blue vinyl seats and thigh supports. Models include VY-6021 Lat Pulldown, VY-6042 Bicep/Triceps Press, VY-6046 Lat Pulldown/Low Row, VY-6099 Total Body Trainer, and the J7021 Special Order Lat Pull. "Matrix" and the model number are printed on a white sticker at the base of the machines. They are used in commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes and rehabilitation centers, schools and municipal facilities.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled matrix fitness varsity series strength training machines?
Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.