Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free repair · About 3,500 units
Appliances Recall No. 18-764 Published August 30, 2018

StairMaster® branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines

The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard. Manufactured by Land America Health and Fitness and sold at Core Health & Fitness distributors nationwide from October 2017 – June 2018 for $7,500 to $9,950.

Recalled 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines
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Recalled 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

The firm has received reports of 52 incidents of steps accelerating unexpectedly, resulting in 12 minor injuries.

The official remedy

Remedy type: repair
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise machines and contact Core Health & Fitness for a free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerLand America Health and Fitness, of Xiamen, Xingling, China
UnitsAbout 3,500
Made inChina
Sold atCore Health & Fitness distributors nationwide
Sales periodOctober 2017 – June 2018
Price$7,500 to $9,950
Category Appliances

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-598-8541
6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.corehandf.com

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