Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 27, 2018 CPSC #18235

Quick answer

Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #18235, announced on September 27, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Life Fitness.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

PowerMill climbers

Recalled brands

Life Fitness

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.

Recall date

September 27, 2018

Categories

PowerMill climbers

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18235?

CPSC recall #18235 covers Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 27, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #18235?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18235 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Life-Fitness-Recalls-PowerMill-Climber-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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