Core Health & Fitness Recalls Stairmaster Stepmill Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Active Recall Announced August 30, 2018 CPSC #18764

Quick answer

Core Health & Fitness Recalls Stairmaster Stepmill Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) is CPSC recall #18764, announced on August 30, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves StairMaster branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines with model numbers 9-5250 & 9-5270. The recalled machines were sold in red, black and red/yellow. The recalled machines consist of a revolving staircase and a backlit LCD console. The model number is printed on the base of the unit. The date code is in the YYWW format (1816 means year 2018, week 16). The date code is the section of the serial number at digits 8 - 11 (see photo). The date code range for SKU 9-5250 is from 1734 to 1823. The date code range for SKU 9-5270 is from 1813 to 1816. Stairmaster is printed on both sides of the unit and on the shrouds. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact core health & fitness for a free repair. the firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Affected brands: Land America Health and Fitness, of Xiamen, Xingling, China, Core Health & Fitness.

Hazard

This recall involves StairMaster branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines with model numbers 9-5250 & 9-5270. The recalled machines were sold in red, black and red/yellow. The recalled machines consist of a revolving staircase and a backlit LCD console. The model number is printed on the base of the unit. The date code is in the YYWW format (1816 means year 2018, week 16). The date code is the section of the serial number at digits 8 - 11 (see photo). The date code range for SKU 9-5250 is from 1734 to 1823. The date code range for SKU 9-5270 is from 1813 to 1816. Stairmaster is printed on both sides of the unit and on the shrouds.

Affected products

StairMaster® branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines

Recalled brands

Land America Health and Fitness, of Xiamen, Xingling, China, Core Health & Fitness

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact Core Health & Fitness for a free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall date

August 30, 2018

Categories

StairMaster® branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18764?

CPSC recall #18764 covers Core Health & Fitness Recalls Stairmaster Stepmill Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert), announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 30, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves StairMaster branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines with model numbers 9-5250 & 9-5270. The recalled machines were sold in red, black and red/yellow. The recalled machines consist of a revolving staircase and a backlit LCD console. The model number is printed on the base of the unit. The date code is in the YYWW format (1816 means year 2018, week 16). The date code is the section of the serial number at digits 8 - 11 (see photo). The date code range for SKU 9-5250 is from 1734 to 1823. The date code range for SKU 9-5270 is from 1813 to 1816. Stairmaster is printed on both sides of the unit and on the shrouds.

What is the remedy for recall #18764?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18764 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact core health & fitness for a free repair. the firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. 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 Core Health & Fitness Recalls Stairmaster Stepmill Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) 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/Core-Health--Fitness-Recalls-Stairmaster-Stepmill-Exercise-Equipment-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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