Recalls / 2017-07-12
Core Health & Fitness Recalls Exercise Machines Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
17755 · Recalled 2017-07-12 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard.
Reported 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.
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise machines | About 3,600 |
Parties
- Manufacturers
- Core Health & Fitness, Land America Health and Fitness
- Importer
- Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.
- Made in
- China, United States
- Sold at
- Core distributors nationwide, by Unisen distributors, 700, 400.
Consumer contact
Core at 800-598-8541 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.corehandf.com and click on Recall Alert for more information.
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Source: CPSC recall 17755. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.