Johnson Health Tech recalls Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG elliptical trainers due to foot pedal disengagement causing falls. Consumers must stop using immediately and schedule free in-home pedal replacement.
The foot pedal can become disengaged, posing a fall hazard.
Johnson Health Tech is recalling Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG elliptical trainers because the foot pedal can become disengaged, leading to a fall hazard. This recall affects specific model ranges sold between certain dates and requires immediate action to prevent injury.
The foot pedal can become disengaged during use, causing the user to lose balance and fall. This hazard can lead to serious injury or even death if the fall occurs on a hard surface or near stairs.
Owners of Horizon Fitness or LIVESTRONG elliptical trainers with the specific model and serial numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. People using these trainers without the fixed pedals are at risk of falling.
Check the top of the console display for the brand name and model numbers below it. The serial numbers are on the front support tube. The recalled models and serial numbers are listed in the notice for specific ranges.
Immediately stop using the elliptical trainer as the foot pedal can become disengaged, causing a fall hazard.
Schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals by contacting Johnson Health Tech North America.
Consumers should stop using the elliptical machines immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech NA to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals.
Horizon models EX-58, EX-68, EX-78, GS1050E, CE5.1 and LIVESTRONG models LS7.9E, LS9.9E, LS12.9E with specific serial number ranges listed in the recall notice.
Look for the brand name at the top of the console display, model numbers below it, and serial numbers on the front support tube. Compare these to the listed ranges in the recall notice.
Yes, the foot pedal disengagement can cause a fall, which may result in serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnson Health Tech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 113 — Johnson Health Tech Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers Hello, I own a Horizon Fitness and LIVESTRONG™ Fitness Elliptical Trainers that is covered by recall 113 from Johnson Health Tech. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the elliptical machines immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech NA to schedule a free in-home replacement of the defective pedals. 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.
