# Additional Incidents Prompt Johnson Health Tech to Reannounce Recall of Matrix Fitness Ascent Trainers and Ellipticals Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)
> **CPSC recall** · 2018-07-31 · 18755 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 18755
- **Date:** 2018-07-31
- **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 between $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 previously recalled 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 A-3x, A-5x/7x, or E-3x/5x/7x. This recall includes units with serial numbers beginning with EP304, EP306, or EP308, and with date codes of 1208 (YYMM) or prior.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Additional-Incidents-Prompt-Johnson-Health-Tech-to-Reannounce-Recall-of-Matrix-Fitness-Ascent-Trainers-and-Ellipticals-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert)
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