Stop Running: This Popular Home Treadmill Was Flagged as a Major Fire Risk

If you’re a runner, you likely have your cardio routine down to a science. Whether your goal is to build endurance, log more miles, lose weight, boost lower-body strength, or train for an upcoming race, having the right tools on deck is essential for your success. And while many runners rely on a treadmill, you might want to do a quick inspection of your home gym before your next workout. A popular home treadmill brand was recently flagged as a potential fire risk in an expanded recall.

Johnson Health Tech Recalls Certain Treadmills Due to Potential Fire Hazard

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Johnson Health Tech expanded its recent recall to include certain Matrix Retail and Vision treadmills earlier this year, and many consumers may still not know. The issue comes from the power cord in these models that can loosen from the machine’s power socket, presenting a potential fire hazard.

The recall includes Matrix Retail models T30, TF30, T50, TF50, and T75 treadmills, along with Vision models T9800, TF20, T40, and T80 treadmills that have specific serial numbers.

The report notes that these treadmills feature a running platform measuring 60 inches in length by 20 inches in width, along with a 33-inch-wide console. In addition, these machines were sold with straight power cords without power cord brackets, and the names “Vision” or “Matrix” is printed on both the treadmill and the treadmill belt.

To check your treadmill, both the model number and frame serial number are located on the lower front crossbar close to the treadmill’s power switch. The serial number typically has the letters TM, a three-digit model number, and the date it was manufactured, followed by the five-digit serial number. According to the report, the treadmills that have been recalled were manufactured from June 2007 through January 2024 and were not sold with power cord brackets.

This recall serves as an expansion on the previous recall of the Matrix T1 and T3 Series Commercial Treadmills—both of which were recalled due to the power cord’s ability to become loose from the treadmill’s power socket. In the earlier recall, the solution involved installing a power cord bracket with tools. For the current recall expansion, the reported fix is a power cord that has an automatic locking-style plug that does not require tools during the installation process.

Treadmills Are One of the Most Popular Pieces of Workout Equipment

With many gym-goers and at-home workout enthusiasts using treadmills on a regular basis, staying in the know about recalls like this one is essential. According to the Health and Fitness Association, along with free weights, treadmills serve as the “backbone” of a classic gym session. In 2024, exactly 43.4% of gym-goers used treadmills. In addition, previous data from the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (per Business Insider) revealed that 18.4% of the population in the U.S.—including those aged six and up—use a treadmill at least one time a year.

Men’s Journal reached out to Johnson Health Tech for comment on the recall and will update if more information becomes available.