Core Health & Fitness Recalls Exercise Machines Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-07-12). Hazards: fall, impact injury. About 3,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17755 |
| Published | 2017-07-12 |
| Last updated | 2017-07-12 |
| Products | Exercise machines |
| Firm named in the title | Core Health & Fitness |
| Firms | Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash. (manufacturer); Land America Health and Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash. (manufacturer); Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, United States |
| Units (US) | 3,600 |
| Hazard classes | fall, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Core distributors nationwide from November 2010 through April 2017, and by Unisen distributors from 2001 to 2010 for between $2,700 and $8,400. |
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
The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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