The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14160·Announced 2014-04-25

Johnson Health Tech Recalls Multi-Station Strength Training Towers Due to Injury Hazard

Johnson Health Tech is recalling Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series strength training towers because plastic connectors can slide out or break, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (a laceration near the eye socket), but no fatalities or serious injuries requiring hospitalization are explicitly stated, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,100 Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers. The recall involves units used in commercial fitness facilities, schools, and municipal facilities. The specific hazard is that the plastic connectors linking the towers can slide out or break, which poses an injury hazard to consumers.

The company is aware of three incidents where the plastic connectors slid out or broke. One of these incidents resulted in a laceration near the eye socket. The affected machines were sold between December 2008 and November 2013 for prices ranging from $1,800 to $3,800.

Owners should immediately prevent people from using the multi-station strength training towers. Consumers should contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. This can be done by calling the toll-free number (866) 218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or by visiting www.matrixfitness.com and clicking on the Safety Notice at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers
Manufacturer
Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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