Krankcycle by Matrix with Detachable Seat Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 13250. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The seat can unexpectedly detach from the Krankcycle's frame during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers and exercise facilities should immediately stop using the recalled Krankcycles and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair, which consists of a service technician permanently bolting the seat to the frame or removing the seat for which the consumer will receive a refund. This includes any Krankcycles sold online.
CPSC recall 13250 has the recall date 25 Jul 2013. The notice names the firm Johnson Health Tech North America. The recall has about 2,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Exercise Machines/Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Two injuries from falls when the seat detached have been reported, including one report of broken ribs and one report of a back injury requiring surgery. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,200 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all Johnny G. Krankcycles® by Matrix with detachable seats that can be removed from the frame by lifting up on the seat. The Krankcycles have handles that the user turns in a circular motion for cardio exercise. Consumers can use the machine in a seated or standing position. The Krankcycles measure about 57 inches tall by 27 inches wide by 42 inches long. They are black and silver-colored. "KRANKcycle" and "Matrix" are printed on the machines. |
| Product | Johnny G. Krankcycle® by Matrix, About 2,200, Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Sold at | Johnson Health Tech to consumers, health clubs, military facilities, physical therapists, public parks facilities nationwide and they were also sold on various websites, including www.bike-on.com, from January 2008 through January 2012 for between $2,200 and $2,700. |
| Importer | Johnson Health Tech North America |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,200Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Exercise Machines/Equipment
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Johnson Health Tech North America
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 13250The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13250. https://recallregister.com/product/1429-krankcycle-by-matrix-with-detachable-seat-recalled-by-johnson-health-t/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13250 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Two injuries from falls when the seat detached have been reported, including one report of broken ribs and one report of a back injury requiring surgery.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Johnson Health Tech to consumers, health clubs, military facilities, physical therapists, public parks facilities nationwide and they were also sold on various websites, including www.bike-on.com, from January 2008 through January 2012 for between $2,200 and $2,700.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13250?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13250?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,200