Matrix-Brand Training Cycles Recalled Over Fall Hazard
Product Recalls - February 11, 2025
Johnson Health Tech North America Issues Recall for Matrix-Brand Training Cycle Model CXC-02 Because They Can Pose A Fall Hazard
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (February 10, 2025) – Matrix-brand Training Cycle Model CXC-02 has been recalled because users can inadvertently fall off during use.
The recall was issued on January 30, 2025. Around 12,885 units were sold, including 140 that were sold in Canada.
The issue with the Matrix-brand Training Cycle Model CXC-02 is that the seat can unexpectedly lower mid-use. This could lead to the user falling off and becoming injured.
Johnson Health Tech North America has received 63 reports of the seat unexpectedly lowering. There have been two reports of people who have fallen off the cycle after the seat was lowered.
Liability for Injuries Caused By Gym Equipment
Injuries involving gym equipment are actually quite common. According to Gym Master, “There were 409,224 injuries caused by exercise equipment in 2021. This represents an 8.3% increase from the previous year. These injuries ranged from mild strains to severe fractures and head injuries.” There are a number of common defects with gym equipment that could potentially cause injuries.
- Gym equipment may have an adequate stability that leads to it falling over.
- Gym equipment may have poor ergonomics that cause unnatural movements and may lead to strain.
- Gym equipment may have faulty locking mechanisms that failed to keep weights in place during use.
- Gym equipment may be incorrectly assembled, which can dramatically increase the odds of a catastrophic failure.
Companies that make gym equipment have a legal obligation to ensure that they are reasonably safe. They must take into consideration all of the ways that their equipment could potentially be used and misused. This is especially important considering that most home gym equipment requires user assembly. If a piece of gym equipment has design defects or insufficient warning labels about its dangers, this could form the basis of a product liability claim. Faulty gym equipment could lead to numerous types of injuries.
- Had trauma
- Broken bones
- Spinal injuries
- Crush injuries
Many of the injuries involving gym equipment are actually preventable. They often involve equipment that fails to meet safety standards. Part of the problem is that much of the gym equipment that gets sold in the United States is designed and manufactured overseas in countries with different safety standards. It is important for victims to understand that they do have rights. Any person who is injured by gym equipment may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.
Getting Legal Help for Injuries Caused by Home Gym Equipment
We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates extend our best wishes to all of the people who have been impacted by the Matrix-brand Training Cycles. It is our sincere hope that measures will be taken to prevent similarly unsafe training cycles from being sold. Manufacturers and retailers need to be doing more to ensure that the products they’re selling to the public actually meet safety standards and aren’t likely to injure someone.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured while using the Matrix-brand Training Cycle Model CXC-02? You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are entitled to under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
