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Magnum and Matrix Fitness Multi-Station Strength Training Towers Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Injury Hazard

Recall 14-160 · April 25, 2014 · Johnson Health Tech

What to doOwners should immediately prevent people from using the multi-station strength training towers and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-160 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 25, 2014
Brand
Johnson Health Tech
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers
Hazard
Injury Hazard
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 1,100 strength training towers
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
January 9, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves all Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers used at commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes and rehabilitation centers; schools and municipal facilities. The machines involved in this recall were sold in various multi-station configurations. The machines include, but are not limited to, the adjustable pulley, the dual adjustable pulley, the triceps push down and the bicep/tricep pull down. Magnum or Matrix appear on the serial number label at the base of each unit.

Is my product affected?

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  • Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers · About 1,100 strength training towers units

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Recalled multi-station strength training towers
Recalled multi-station strength training towers

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Magnum Fitness and Johnson Health Tech North America and their dealers nationwide. from December 2008 through July 2013 for the Magnum tower stations and from July 2013 through November 2013 for the Matrix Fitness tower stations, for between $1,800 and $3,800 depending on the type of tower station.; Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

Johnson Health Tech is aware of three incidents where the plastic connectors slid out or broke, one resulting in a laceration near the eye socket.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Johnson Health Tech appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Johnson Health Tech recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers (About 1,100 strength training towers units). This recall involves all Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers used at commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes and rehabilitation centers; schools and municipal facilities.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Owners should immediately prevent people from using the multi-station strength training towers and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 9, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.