NordicTrack Home Fitness Machines Recalled After Reports of Fires

NordicTrack rowing machines have been recalled in the U.S. and Canada over concerns that the machines can catch fire, according to an announcement from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The problem with the machines involves the screen console, which can overheat and ignite. There have been six reports of smoking or melting of the screens, and two reports of fire, according to the CPSC. There has been at least $6,000 in property damage, but no reports of injuries.

The NordicTrack machines were sold between November 2018 and April 2022 online and in stores at:

• Amazon
• ABT
• Best Buy
• Dick’s Sporting Goods
• Nebraska Furniture
• nordictrack.com

The rowing machines, which come in black, gray and white, were produced in China and imported by iFIT Inc. of Logan, Utah. They retail for $1,700.

“Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled rowing machines,” the CPSC said in a statement. “Consumers should contact iFIT to arrange for a free home repair by an authorized technician in the form of a replacement screen console.”

The model numbers for the rowing machines that have been recalled include:

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

The model number is visible on a decal attached to the rower base, according to the recall from the CPSC. The back legs for the machines being recalled have “RW900” printed on them in white letters.

The last NordicTrack recall happened in early 2024 and involved dumbbells that included an electronic eight selector that responded to voice prompts. The voice-controlled adjustments could allow the user to just say how heavy they wanted the weight to be before they picked it up, but the weights could become dislodged and cause injuries.

Overheating electronics is a common reason for recalls, whether it’s smartwatches or mini-fridges, or power banks.