PowerMill climbers recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 27, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard

Recall number

18235

Brand / firm

Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill.

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was 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 was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.