Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-09-27). Hazards: fire. About 11,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18235 |
| Published | 2018-09-27 |
| Last updated | 2018-09-27 |
| Products | PowerMill climbers |
| Firm named in the title | Life Fitness |
| Firms | Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill. (manufacturer); Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 11,800 |
| Hazard classes | fire |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Through Life Fitness direct sales representatives and fitness equipment dealers to commercial fitness facilities from July 2014 to August 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,000. |
Description
This recall involves Life Fitness PowerMill climbers models PMA, PFB, PMD, PFD, PMH, and PFH. The model letters appear at the front of the serial number on the bottom right of the unit, on the inside of the "step-up" support. The climbers were manufactured and distributed from 2014 through 2018. Life Fitness is printed on the side panels of the machines. The climber machines have a moving mechanical staircase (similar to an escalator) with rotating steps between two handrails.
Hazard
Electrical arcing can occur if liquid enters the power receptacle at the front of the climbers, resulting in sparking and smoking, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerMill climbers and contact Life Fitness for instructions on receiving a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received eight reports of the PowerMill climbers smoking and sparking, resulting in fire and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
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