Product Recall Number: 17-755
Why was Exercise machines recalled?
The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard.
Product Recall Number: 17-755
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-07-12
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Exercise machines
Description: 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.
Hazard Description: The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 3,600
Incidents: 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.
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.
Sold At: None Listed
Importers: Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.
Manufacturers: Core Health & Fitness and Land America Health and Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China and United States
Custom Label: Sold by:
Custom Field: Core distributors nationwide from November 2010 through April 2017, and by Unisen distributors from 2001 to 2010 for between $2,700 and $8,400.