CPSCSeptember 27, 2018

Life Fitness PowerMill Climber recall: Fire Hazard

Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard

Why was Life Fitness PowerMill Climber recalled?

Electrical arcing can occur if liquid enters the power receptacle at the front of the climbers, resulting in sparking and smoking, posing a fire hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: Life Fitness toll-free at 877-423-3253 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or go online at www.lifefitness.com and click the “Product Warranty Information” link for more information.

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
PowerMill climbers
Company
Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill.
Quantity
About 11,800
Sold at
Through Life Fitness direct sales representatives and fitness equipment dealers to commercial fitness facilities from July 2014 to August 2018 for between $9,000 and $12,000.
Recall date
September 27, 2018
Incidents / injuries
The firm has received eight reports of the PowerMill climbers smoking and sparking, resulting in fire and property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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