Thursday, January 22, 2015

News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injury, Laceration and Fall Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Johnson-Health-Tech-Recalls-Matrix-Fitness-Strength-Training-Machines/

2. Hunters’ Tree Stands Recalled by Primal Vantage Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hunters-Tree-Stands-Recalled-by-Primal-Vantage/

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Recall Date: January 22, 2015

Recall Number: 15-062

 

Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injury, Laceration and Fall Hazards

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines

 

Hazard: The handle attachment on the strength training machines can detach during use and hit the user with force and/or cause the user to lose balance and fall. This poses a risk of impact injury, laceration and fall hazards.

 

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 for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 140

 

Description: This recall involves five models of the Matrix Fitness series strength training machines with chrome frames, stacked weights, overhead pulleys, and some with black or blue vinyl seats and thigh supports.  Models include VY-6021 Lat Pulldown, VY-6042 Bicep/Triceps Press, VY-6046 Lat Pulldown/Low Row, VY-6099 Total Body Trainer, and the J7021 Special Order Lat Pull. “Matrix” and the model number are printed on a white sticker at the base of the machines. They are used in commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes and rehabilitation centers, schools and municipal facilities.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Johnson Health Tech is aware of two injuries, including a man who was hit and cut on the head when the handle detached and another man who fell when the handle detached on his machine.

 

Remedy: Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.

 

Sold at: Johnson Health Tech North America and its fitness equipment dealers nationwide from July 2013 through October 2014 for between $3,300 and $4,000.

 

Manufacturer: JHTNA Manufacturing LLC, of Milwaukee, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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2.

Recall Date: January 22, 2015

Recall Number: 15-063

 

Hunters’ Tree Stands Recalled by Primal Vantage Due to Fall Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger and Sky Walker Tree Stands

 

Hazard: The cast aluminum platform can break, causing the user to fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: Primal Vantage toll-free at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or at www.primalvantage.com and click on “For Hyde Recall Click Here” on the homepage or go to the Customer Service tab for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,000

 

Description: This recall involves two 2014 models of hang-on tree stands used by hunters. They include the Ameristep Hyde Cliff Hanger with model number 2RX1H008C and date code JH-2014-3-6 and the Ameristep Hyde Sky Walker with model number 2RX1H009C and date code JH-2014-3-6. The date code is stamped on the back of the tree stand’s aluminum seat frame.  The model number is printed on the packaging and in the instruction manual. “Hyde” is printed in red on the vertical aluminum bar between the seat and the foot platform.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Primal Vantage has received six reports of the tree stand’s aluminum platform breaking. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Primal Vantage for a full refund.

 

Sold at: Bass Pro Shops and other sporting goods stores nationwide from July 2014 through November 2014 for between $220 and $250.

 

Manufacturer: Primal Vantage Co., of Bernardsville, N.J.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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