Core Health & Fitness Recalls Exercise Machines Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall date

July 12, 2017

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

17755

Brand / firm

Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash., Land America Health and Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.

Sold / distributed

Core distributors nationwide from November 2010 through April 2017, and by Unisen distributors from 2001 to 2010 for between $2,700 and $8,400.

Why it was recalled

The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves five styles of Inspiration® Cable Cross Over and Dual Adjustable Pulley machines installed primarily in fitness centers and gyms. The units are stainless steel adjustable pulleys with single hand adjustment designs and high-low cable positioning components. "Inspiration" is printed on each Dual Adjustable Pulley model, and "Star Trac" or "Nautilus" is printed on the Cable Cross Over models.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact Core Health & Fitness to schedule a free onsite repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.