CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2018
Core Health & Fitness Recalls Stairmaster Stepmill Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard.
Land America Health and Fitness, of Xiamen, Xingling, China recalled This recall involves StairMaster branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines with model numbers….
Core Health & Fitness Recalls Stairmaster Stepmill Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard … was recalled by Land America Health and Fitness, of Xiamen, Xingling, China in August 30, 2018. Reason: The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact Core H…. Verify recall #18764 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Land America Health and Fitness, of Xiamen, Xingling, China issued this CPSC recall-The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard..
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- agency class
- August 30, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18764 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves StairMaster branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines with model numbers 9-5250 & 9-5270. The recalled machines were sold in red, black and red/yellow. The recalled machines consist of a revolving staircase and a backlit LCD console. The model number is printed on the base of the unit. The date code is in the YYWW format (1816 means year 2018, week 16). The date code is the section of the serial number at digits 8 - 11 (see photo). The date code range for SKU 9-5250 is from 1734 to 1823. The date code range for SKU 9-5270 is from 1813 to 1816. Stairmaster is printed on both sides of the unit and on the shrouds.
Reason for recall
The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact Core Health & Fitness for a free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18764 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2018 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Land America Health and Fitness, of Xiamen, Xingling, China |
| Affected scope | About 3,500 |
| 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 exercise machines and contact Core Health & Fitness for a free repair. The f…
- Check the recall number (18764) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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