Johnson Health Tech recalls Matrix Fitness strength training machines due to handle detachment causing impact injuries, lacerations, and falls. Affected models include VY-6021 Lat Pulldown and others with chrome frames and stacked weights.
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.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling five models of Matrix Fitness strength training machines because the handle attachment can detach during use, potentially causing impact injuries, lacerations, or falls. This recall affects commercial fitness facilities and rehabilitation centers using these machines.
The handle attachment on the strength training machines can detach during use, hitting the user with force or causing them to lose balance and fall. This poses a risk of impact injury, laceration, and fall hazards.
Commercial fitness facilities, rehabilitation centers, schools, and municipal facilities that use the Matrix Fitness strength training machines are most at risk. Owners of these machines should check if they have the affected models.
Check for a white sticker at the base of the machine with the brand 'Matrix' and a model number like VY-6021 Lat Pulldown or VY-6042 Bicep/Triceps Press. The machines have chrome frames, stacked weights, overhead pulleys, and some with black or blue vinyl seats.
Immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines to avoid injury risks.
Schedule a free repair by contacting Johnson Health Tech North America.
Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.
The affected 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.
These machines are sold in commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes, rehabilitation centers, schools, and municipal facilities.
Look for a white sticker at the base of the machine with 'Matrix' and a model number like VY-6021 or VY-6042.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnson Health Tech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1897 — Johnson Health Tech Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines Hello, I own a Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines that is covered by recall 1897 from Johnson Health Tech. The official recall notice states: Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
