CPSC recall · Reported September 27, 2018
Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard
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.
Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill. recalled This recall involves Life Fitness PowerMill climbers models PMA, PFB, PMD, PFD, PMH, and ….
Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill. in September 27, 2018. Reason: Electrical arcing can occur if liquid enters the power receptacle at the front of the climbers, resulting in …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerMill climbers and contact Life …. Verify recall #18235 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-Electrical arcing can occur if liquid enters the power receptacle at the front of the climbers, resulting in ….
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- September 27, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18235 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18235 |
| Date reported | September 27, 2018 |
| Date initiated | September 27, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Life Fitness, of Rosemont, Ill. |
| Affected scope | About 11,800 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerMill climbers and contact Life Fitness for instructions on receiving a …
- Check the recall number (18235) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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