CPSC recall 18235
PowerMill climbers
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-09-27
On 2018-09-27 the CPSC announced a recall of PowerMill climbers by Life Fitness, citing electrical arcing can occur if liquid enters the power receptacle at the front of the climbers, resulting in sparking and smoking, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18235 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-09-27 |
| Published | 2018-09-27 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Life Fitness |
| Distribution | US |
Product
PowerMill climbers | This recall involves Life Fitness PowerMill climbers models PMA, PFB, PMD, PFD, PMH, and PFH. The model letters appear at the front of the serial number on the bottom right of the unit, on the inside of the "step-up" support. The climbers were manufactured and distributed from 2014 through 2018. Life Fitness is printed on the side panels of the machines. The climber machines have a moving mechanical staircase (similar to an escalator) with rotating steps between two handrails.
Reason
Electrical arcing can occur if liquid enters the power receptacle at the front of the climbers, resulting in sparking and smoking, 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/2018/Life-Fitness-Recalls-PowerMill-Climber-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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