(NewsNation) — Nearly 45,000 NordicTrack Rowing Machines have been recalled due to a fire hazard, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The issue with the machines involves the screen potentially overheating and igniting, posing a fire hazard.
The models issued under the recall include:
-NTRW19147.0
-NTRW19147.1
-NTRW19147.2
-NTRW19147.3
Before the recall, users reported eight incidents, including two fires, the machine smoking or melting, and close to $6,000 in property damage. Users reported no injuries.
The CPSC advises users to stop using and unplug the recalled rowing machines immediately. They are also asked to contact iFIT to arrange for a free home repair by an authorized technician in the form of a replacement screen console.