Johnson Health Tech North America Recalls Matrix-Brand Training Cycles Due to Fall Hazard
The hazard
The training cycles' adjustable seat can unexpectedly lower while in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents reported: The firm has received 63 reports of seats unexpectedly lowering, including two reports that users fell off the cycle when the seat lowered. No injuries have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cycles and contact Johnson Health Tech North America Inc. to schedule a service technician to install a free repair kit.
Contact: Johnson Health Tech North America Inc. ("JHTNA") toll-free at 866-218-3674 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at cxrecall@matrixfitness.com or online at https://www.matrixfitness.com/us/eng/recalls, or go to www.matrixfitness.com and click on "Recalls" for more information. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC
Full official description
This recall involves certain Matrix-brand Training Cycles models CXP-03, CXC-02, CXM-03, CXV and CXM-02. The recalled products have adjustable saddles and handlebars with an aluminum rear flywheel and a magnetic resistance system. They have matte black steel frames, forged steel cranks, dual-sided SPD pedals, four leveling feet and two transport wheels. "Matrix" is printed on the side. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the lower rear area of the cycle frame. Recalled cycles have a serial number that contains a serial prefix of FC32, ZFC32B, FC33, FC36, FC29D or FC27. Model (Serial Prefix) Example Serial Numbers CXC-02 (FC32) FC32210900001 CXC-02 (ZFC32) ZFC32B240600001 CXM-02 (FC33) FC33210800001 CXM-03 (FC36) FC36240300001 CXP-03 (FC29) FC29D240600001 CXV (FC27) FC27210700001