[{"RecallID":1602,"RecallNumber":"14086","RecallDate":"2014-01-23T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves all Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers® and Elliptical trainers installed from November 2011 through December 2012. All Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals have a swing-arm handle design, with pedals that rotate in an elliptical path. Units also have stationary handlebars. The Ascent Trainers® are similar to the Elliptical machines, but include an incline function. Users operate the machines in a standing position. The Ellipticals are black and silver-colored. The Ascent Trainers are also black and silver-colored with an orange accent color on the machine's body and foot pedals. \"Matrix\" is printed on the machines body and handlebars. When assembled, the machines are about 70\" high x 29\" wide and 68\" long. The machines involved in this recall have a decal at the center/bottom of the units with model numbers beginning with A3x, A5x, A7x, E3x, E5x or E7x.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Matrix-Fitness-Ascent-Trainers-and-Ellipticals-Recalled-by-Johnson-Health-Tech","Title":"Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Fire Hazard","ConsumerContact":"Johnson Health Tech North America toll-free at (866) 218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.matrixfitness.com and click on Safety Notice at the bottom of the page.","LastPublishDate":"2015-01-08T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness Elliptical","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"Exercise Equipment","CategoryID":"68360","NumberOfUnits":"About 2,800 in the U.S."}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14086.A3xLARGE.jpg","Caption":"Matrix A3x Ascent Trainer®"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14086.A7X%2520%5Blftpg%5D%25209-16-11LARGE.jpg","Caption":"Matrix A7x Ascent Trainer®"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14086.model%2520number%2520locationLARGE.jpg","Caption":"Model number location"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14086.E3XE%2520%5Blftpg%5D%25202011LARGE.jpg","Caption":"E3x Elliptical"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The company reports 44 incidents of sparking, smoking, charring and/or melting at the power cord and socket. There was one report of the power socket and cord catching fire. No injuries have been reported."}],"Manufacturers":[],"Retailers":[{"Name":"Johnson Health Tech North America to dealers, commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs and military facilities nationwide, from November 2011 through December 2012, for about $6,000 to $11,000 depending on console installed.","CompanyID":""}],"Importers":[{"Name":"Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.","CompanyID":""}],"Distributors":[],"SoldAtLabel":null,"ManufacturerCountries":[{"Country":"Taiwan"}],"ProductUPCs":[],"Hazards":[{"Name":"Moisture from user perspiration or cleaning liquids can build up in the power socket on the unit, causing a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.","HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":""}],"Remedies":[{"Name":"Exercise facilities should immediately unplug the machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. Units are self-powered and can be used without being plugged into an electrical outlet."}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]