NordicTrack Home Rowing Machines Recalled In The US

  On October 16, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a formal recall of NordicTrack home rowing machines due to a potential overheating and fire risk on the display console. The recall affects approximately 44,800 units sold in the United States, as well as approximately 700 units of the same model sold in Canada.

Cause:

  Screen overheating can cause burns. According to the CPSC announcement, the problem lies with the rowing machine's electronic display console. Eight incidents have been reported, including two fires and six cases of smoke or melting screens, resulting in at least $6,000 in property damage. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. The CPSC noted that the display assembly of these products has a potential electrical defect that could cause overheating or even burns when operated at high temperatures. Consumers are urged to immediately stop use and unplug the unit, and contact the manufacturer, iFIT, to arrange for a free on-site repair or replacement of the display assembly.

Products and Models Affected:

  This recall involves the NordicTrack RW900 home rowing machine series, including the following models:
  NTRW19147.0
  NTRW19147.1
  NTRW19147.2
  NTRW19147.3

  The model number is located on a label on the bottom of the machine, with "RW900" printed in white on the rear leg and the "NordicTrack" logo in black on the front. These machines were manufactured in China and imported by iFIT Inc. in Logan, Utah, with a retail price of approximately $1,700. They were sold through Amazon, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture, ABT, and the official website, nordictrack.com. They were sold between November 2018 and April 2022.

Recall Measures and Consumer Guidance:

  Consumers should immediately: stop use and unplug the device; contact iFIT customer service (or visit the official CPSC recall page) to register for repair; and arrange for a free replacement of the display and console by an authorized technician. This recall is numbered 26-025 and the CPSC publication date is October 16, 2025.

Industry Impact

  This incident once again highlights the potential risks in the electronic safety and durability design of smart fitness equipment. As features like screens, connectivity, and voice control become standard features in high-end home fitness products, manufacturers, while pursuing a smart experience, must also strengthen testing of electrical system stability and overheating protection. Industry insiders point out that this recall may prompt brands to place greater emphasis on high-temperature testing, UL/IEC safety certification, and long-term operational verification. For OEM/ODM manufacturers, this is also a reminder of product design responsibility and supply chain safety and compliance management.