News from CPSC: Magnum and Matrix Fitness Multi-Station Strength Training Towers Recalled by Johnson Health Tech

 

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1. Magnum and Matrix Fitness Multi-Station Strength Training Towers Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Injury http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Magnum-and-Matrix-Fitness-Multi-Station-Strength-Training-Towers-Recalled-by-Johnson-Health-Tech/

 

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Recall Date: April 24, 2014

Recall Number: 14-160

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

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Magnum and Matrix Fitness 900 Pro Series multi-station strength training towers

Hazard: The plastic connectors that link the strength training stations’ towers can slide out or break, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Repair

 

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.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Magnum-and-Matrix-Fitness-Multi-Station-Strength-Training-Towers-Recalled-by-Johnson-Health-Tech/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,100 strength training towers

 

Description: 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.

 

Incidents/Injuries: 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.

Remedy: 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.

 

Sold by: 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.

 

Manufacturer: Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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