Johnson Health Tech Recalls Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines Due to Risk of Impact Injury, Laceration and Fall Hazards
CPSC recall 15062. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The handle attachment on the strength training machines can detach during use and hit the user with force and/or cause the user to lose balance and fall. This poses a risk of impact injury, laceration and fall hazards.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Owners should immediately prevent people from using the strength training machines and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 15062 has the recall date 22 Jan 2015. The notice names the firm JHTNA Manufacturing. The recall has about 140 units. The median CPSC recall of 2015 has 6,500 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Exercise.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Johnson Health Tech is aware of two injuries, including a man who was hit and cut on the head when the handle detached and another man who fell when the handle detached on his machine. |
|---|---|
| Units | 140 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves five models of the Matrix Fitness series strength training machines with chrome frames, stacked weights, overhead pulleys, and some with black or blue vinyl seats and thigh supports. Models include VY-6021 Lat Pulldown, VY-6042 Bicep/Triceps Press, VY-6046 Lat Pulldown/Low Row, VY-6099 Total Body Trainer, and the J7021 Special Order Lat Pull. "Matrix" and the model number are printed on a white sticker at the base of the machines. They are used in commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes and rehabilitation centers, schools and municipal facilities. |
| Product | Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines, About 140, Exercise |
| Sold at | Johnson Health Tech North America and its fitness equipment dealers nationwide from July 2013 through October 2014 for between $3,300 and $4,000. |
| Manufacturer | JHTNA Manufacturing LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 140Median of 2015: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2015
- 305
- Recalls of 2015 with one of the same hazards
- 33%
- Recalls of 2015 in the category Exercise
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name JHTNA Manufacturing
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15062The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15062. https://recallregister.com/product/1897-johnson-health-tech-recalls-matrix-fitness-strength-training-machines/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 15062 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Johnson Health Tech is aware of two injuries, including a man who was hit and cut on the head when the handle detached and another man who fell when the handle detached on his machine.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Johnson Health Tech North America and its fitness equipment dealers nationwide from July 2013 through October 2014 for between $3,300 and $4,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15062?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15062?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 140