‘Stop using’: Hundreds of rowing machines sold in Canada recalled due to fire hazard

A picture of a NordicTrack rowing machine. (Health Canada)

Hundreds of rowing machines sold in Canada have been recalled over a potential fire hazard.

Certain models of the NordicTrack rowing machines have been recalled by the health brand iFIT, as the screen console on the machine has the potential to “overheat and ignite,” according to a consumer product recall posted Wednesday through Health Canada.

“Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled rowing machines,” according to the recall, adding that users can contact iFIT to arrange a free home repair in the form of a replacement screen console.

The recalled rowing machines are black, gray and white and have “NordicTrack” printed in black letters on the front legs of the machine. The back legs of the machine also have “RW900” printed in white letters.

The affected products have the following model numbers:

• NTRW19147.0
• NTRW19147.1
• NTRW19147.2
• NTRW19147.3

Consumers can identify the model number printed on a decal attached to the rower base.

NordicTrack reports that 700 units of the affected products were sold in Canada between November 2018 to April 2022. According to the recall, as of Nov. 5, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries.

However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 45,000 units have been sold, with eight reported incidents involving fire, smoke or the console melting, as well as at least US$6,000 in property damage.

No injuries have been reported from the incidents.

For more information on free home repairs, consumers can contact iFIT by telephone at 833-680-4348, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, by email at [e-mail] or online.