Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC recall 14086. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Moisture from user perspiration or cleaning liquids can build up in the power socket on the unit, causing a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Exercise facilities should immediately unplug the machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair. Units are self-powered and can be used without being plugged into an electrical outlet.
CPSC recall 14086 has the recall date 23 Jan 2014. The notice names the firm Johnson Health Tech North America. The recall has about 2,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fire. CPSC gives the product type Exercise Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The company reports 44 incidents of sparking, smoking, charring and/or melting at the power cord and socket. There was one report of the power socket and cord catching fire. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,800 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves all Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers® and Elliptical trainers installed from November 2011 through December 2012. All Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals have a swing-arm handle design, with pedals that rotate in an elliptical path. Units also have stationary handlebars. The Ascent Trainers® are similar to the Elliptical machines, but include an incline function. Users operate the machines in a standing position. The Ellipticals are black and silver-colored. The Ascent Trainers are also black and silver-colored with an orange accent color on the machine's body and foot pedals. "Matrix" is printed on the machines body and handlebars. When assembled, the machines are about 70" high x 29" wide and 68" long. The machines involved in this recall have a decal at the center/bottom of the units with model numbers beginning with A3x, A5x, A7x, E3x, E5x or E7x. |
| Product | Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness Elliptical, About 2,800 in the U.S., Exercise Equipment |
| Sold at | Johnson Health Tech North America to dealers, commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs and military facilities nationwide, from November 2011 through December 2012, for about $6,000 to $11,000 depending on console installed. |
| Importer | Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,800Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Exercise 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 14086The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14086. https://recallregister.com/product/1602-matrix-fitness-ascent-trainers-and-ellipticals-recalled-by-johnson-hea/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 14086 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The company reports 44 incidents of sparking, smoking, charring and/or melting at the power cord and socket. There was one report of the power socket and cord catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Johnson Health Tech North America to dealers, commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs and military facilities nationwide, from November 2011 through December 2012, for about $6,000 to $11,000 depending on console installed.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14086?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14086?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,800 in the U.S.