Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | PowerMill climbers |
| Units | About 11,800 |
| Hazards | 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. |
| Remedies | 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. |
| Manufacturers | Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill. |
Details
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.
Consumer 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.
