# Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals Recalled by Johnson Health Tech Due to Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2014-01-23 · 14086 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 14086
- **Date:** 2014-01-23
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Ascent Trainer® by Matrix and Matrix Fitness Elliptical

## Hazards

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.

## Remedies

Repair

## Retailer(s)

Johnson Health Tech North America to dealers, commercial fitness facilities such as health clubs and military facilities nationwide, from November 2011 through December 2012, for about $6,000 to $11,000 depending on console installed.

## Importer(s)

Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc. of Cottage Grove, Wis.

## Country of manufacture

Taiwan

## Description

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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Matrix-Fitness-Ascent-Trainers-and-Ellipticals-Recalled-by-Johnson-Health-Tech)
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