CPSC recall 18764
StairMaster® branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-08-30
On 2018-08-30 the CPSC announced a recall of StairMaster® branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines by Land America Health And Fitness, citing the steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18764 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-08-30 |
| Published | 2018-08-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Land America Health And Fitness |
| Distribution | US |
Product
StairMaster® branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines | This recall involves StairMaster branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines with model numbers 9-5250 & 9-5270. The recalled machines were sold in red, black and red/yellow. The recalled machines consist of a revolving staircase and a backlit LCD console. The model number is printed on the base of the unit. The date code is in the YYWW format (1816 means year 2018, week 16). The date code is the section of the serial number at digits 8 - 11 (see photo). The date code range for SKU 9-5250 is from 1734 to 1823. The date code range for SKU 9-5270 is from 1813 to 1816. Stairmaster is printed on both sides of the unit and on the shrouds.
Reason
The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall 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/Core-Health--Fitness-Recalls-Stairmaster-Stepmill-Exercise-Equipment-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-Alert
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