Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8409.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8409.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PowerMill climbers and contact Life Fitness for instructions on receiving a free repair. All known purchasers are being contacted directly by the firm.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Through Life Fitness Direct Sales Representatives And Fitness Equipment Dealers To Commercial Fitness Facilities From July 2014 To August 2018 For Between $9,000 And $12,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-8409.
Life Fitness toll-free at 877-423-3253 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at upgradesupport@lifefitness.com or go online at www.lifefitness.com and click the “Product Warranty Information” link for more information.
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Through Life Fitness Direct Sales Representatives And Fitness Equipment Dealers To Commercial Fitness Facilities From July 2014 To August 2018 For Between $9,000 And $12,000. Recall FAQ
Through Life Fitness Direct Sales Representatives And Fitness Equipment Dealers To Commercial Fitness Facilities From July 2014 To August 2018 For Between $9,000 And $12,000. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard. The notice was published on September 27, 2018 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 11,800 units are potentially affected.