Core Health & Fitness Recalls Exercise Machines Due to Impact Hazard (Recall Alert)
Exercise machines
Date of Recall
2017-07-12CPSC Release Number
17-755Manufactured In
China and United StatesUnits
About 3,600Distributor
About 3,600Importer
Core Health & Fitness, of Vancouver, Wash.Sold By
Core distributors nationwide from November 2010 through April 2017, and by Unisen distributors from 2001 to 2010 for between $2,700 and $8,400.Problem/Hazard
The height adjusting carriage assembly can loosen and fall on the consumer, posing an impact hazard.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received 48 reports of the height-adjusting carriage assemblies loosening and falling, resulting in 31 reports of injuries, including cuts requiring staples or stitches.Description
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.
Remedy
RepairConsumer Contact
Core at 800-598-8541 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.corehandf.com and click on Recall Alert for more information.Recall Comments
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