CPSC recall 14086
Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness Elliptical
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-01-08
On 2015-01-08 the CPSC announced a recall of Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness Elliptical by Johnson Health Tech North America, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 14086 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2014-01-23 |
| Published | 2015-01-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Johnson Health Tech North America |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness Elliptical | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Matrix-Fitness-Ascent-Trainers-and-Ellipticals-Recalled-by-Johnson-Health-Tech
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