[{"RecallID":8364,"RecallNumber":"18755","RecallDate":"2018-07-31T00:00:00","Description":"This recall involves previously recalled 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 A-3x, A-5x/7x, or E-3x/5x/7x. This recall includes units with serial numbers beginning with EP304, EP306, or EP308, and with date codes of 1208 (YYMM) or prior.","URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Additional-Incidents-Prompt-Johnson-Health-Tech-to-Reannounce-Recall-of-Matrix-Fitness-Ascent-Trainers-and-Ellipticals-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert","Title":"Additional Incidents Prompt Johnson Health Tech to Reannounce Recall of Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)","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":"2018-07-31T00:00:00","Products":[{"Name":"Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix fitness elliptical","Description":"","Model":"","Type":"","CategoryID":"","NumberOfUnits":"About 3,000 (The trainers and ellipticals were previously recalled in January 2014.)"}],"Inconjunctions":[],"Images":[{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_12.png","Caption":"EP304"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_6.png","Caption":"EP306"},{"URL":"https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_6.png","Caption":"EP308"}],"Injuries":[{"Name":"The firm has received 11 additional reports of sparking, smoking, \"shorting out,\" and/or melting at the power cord and socket. No injuries have been reported. These reports are in addition to the 44 incidents initially disclosed in the 2014 recall."}],"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 between $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. Machines can be used in self-powered mode without needing to be plugged into an electrical outlet. Johnson is contacting purchasers of the recalled ellipticals directly"}],"RemedyOptions":[{"Option":"Repair"}]}]