{"id":6390,"date":"2015-02-13T06:13:16","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T06:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/?p=6390"},"modified":"2015-02-09T21:26:54","modified_gmt":"2015-02-09T21:26:54","slug":"matrix-fitness-strength-training-machines-recalled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/2015\/02\/13\/matrix-fitness-strength-training-machines-recalled\/","title":{"rendered":"Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines &#8211; Recalled"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_6392\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6392\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6392\" src=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/02\/Photo-of-6099-00540820-300x205.jpg\" alt=\"Five models of Matrix strength training machines like the one pictured here have been recalled because the handle can detach, causing injury.  Stop using the product and call the manufacturer for a repair.\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/02\/Photo-of-6099-00540820-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/02\/Photo-of-6099-00540820.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6392\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Five models of Matrix strength training machines like the one pictured here have been recalled because the handle can detach, causing injury. Stop using the product and call the manufacturer for a repair.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines have been recalled because the handle on the machines can detach during use and hit the user with force.<\/p>\n<p>Ouch!\u00a0 Imagine being struck &#8212; and even knocked down &#8212; when the handle of the strength machine you&#8217;re using hits you!<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a title=\"CPSC Recall Matrix Fitness machines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/en\/Recalls\/2015\/Johnson-Health-Tech-Recalls-Matrix-Fitness-Strength-Training-Machines\/\" target=\"_blank\">Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice<\/a>, the recall involves five specific models with chrome frames, stacked weights, overhead pulleys, and some with black or blue vinyl seats and thigh supports:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>VY-6021 Lat Pulldown<\/li>\n<li>VY-6042 Bicep\/Triceps Press<\/li>\n<li>VY-6046 Lat Pulldown\/Low Row<\/li>\n<li>VY-6099 Total Body Trainer<\/li>\n<li>J7021 Special Order Lat Pull<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These machines were sold between July 2013 and October 2014 by Johnson Health Tech North America and its dealers nationwide for between $3,300 and $4,000.<\/p>\n<p>If you own one of these machines, immediately stop using it and contact Johnson Health Tech North America to schedule a repair.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Phone:\u00a0 866-218-3674<\/li>\n<li>Online:\u00a0 <a title=\"Matrix Fitness Safety Notice link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matrixfitness.com\/content\/safety-notice\" target=\"_blank\">www.matrixfitness.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, because these machines are often used in commercial fitness centers like health clubs, hotels, apartment complexes, schools, rehab centers, etc., be sure you check the brand and model when visiting one of these types of facilities.\u00a0 You can find the word &#8220;Matrix&#8221; and the model number printed on a white sticker at the base of the machine.\u00a0 Notify the management if there is a question about the safety of the equipment.<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know has been injured while using a defective sports product and there are questions as to what laws apply, <a title=\"email front desk\" href=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">email<\/a> or call <a title=\"Landau Law Shop Website\" href=\"https:\/\/www.landaulawshop.com\" target=\"_blank\">Abrams Landau, Ltd<\/a>. at once (703-796-9555).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines have been recalled because the handle on the machines can detach during use and hit the user with force. Ouch!\u00a0 Imagine being struck &#8212; and even knocked down &#8212; when the handle of the strength machine you&#8217;re using hits you! According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/2015\/02\/13\/matrix-fitness-strength-training-machines-recalled\/\" title=\"Continue reading &lsquo;Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines &#8211; Recalled&rsquo;\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[101,345,355,1840,6332,2899,2923,6333,6326,6330,5850,6334,6331,6327,6329,6328,6322,6323,6324,6325],"class_list":["post-6390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-recall","tag-abrams-landau","tag-athletes-lawyer-doug-landau","tag-athletes-lawyer","tag-doug-landau","tag-handle-came-off-of-strength-machine","tag-injured-athlete-lawyer","tag-injured-by-defective-product","tag-injured-while-using-strength-machine","tag-j7021-special-order-lat-pull","tag-jonhson-health-tech-north-america-product-recall","tag-lawyer-for-injured-athlete","tag-matrix-fitness-machines","tag-matrix-fitness-recall","tag-matrix-strength-training-machines","tag-recalled-strength-training-machine","tag-strength-training-machine-handle-comes-off","tag-vy-6021-lat-pulldown","tag-vy-6042-biceptriceps-press","tag-vy-6046-lat-pulldownlow-row","tag-vy-6099-total-body-trainer"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines - Recalled - Sports Injury Law<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/landauinjurylaw.com\/theathleteslawyer\/2015\/02\/13\/matrix-fitness-strength-training-machines-recalled\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Matrix Fitness Strength Training Machines - Recalled - Sports Injury Law\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Matrix Fitness Varsity series strength training machines have been recalled because the handle on the machines can detach during use and hit the user with force. 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