About 140 Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines from Johnson Health Tech is being recalled. The handle attachment 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
The 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.
Johnson Health Tech North America and its fitness equipment dealers
nationwide from July 2013 through October 2014 for between $3,300 and
$4,000.
View Details 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.
