Matrix Treadmill Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Johnson Health Tech has expanded its recall of Matrix and Vision treadmills. On January 22, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the expansion, which adds about 47,000 more treadmills to two earlier recalls. The recalled treadmills were sold with a straight power cord and no cord bracket. The cord can work loose from the power socket, a fire hazard. This expansion covers Matrix Retail and Vision models sold for home use. Owners should keep using the treadmill, but keep the power cord fully plugged into the socket before every use until it is repaired. Contact Johnson Health Tech for the free replacement cord, and check the model list below.

Latest Matrix Treadmill Recall Updates

January 22, 2026: CPSC Expands the Recall

CPSC (the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission) announced on January 22, 2026 that Johnson Health Tech expanded its treadmill recall [1]. The expansion covers about 47,000 more Matrix Retail and Vision treadmills. The recalled models are T30, TF30, T50, TF50, T75, T9800, TF20, T40, and T80. Johnson Health Tech had received 27 reports of the cord overheating at the socket, with no injuries reported. CPSC assigned recall number 26-203.

April 11, 2024: Johnson Health Tech Expands the Recall

Johnson Health Tech North America expanded the original recall on April 11, 2024 [2]. The expansion added about 10,250 more Matrix T1xe, T3x, T3xm, and T3xh-02 commercial treadmills for the same power-cord fire hazard. One additional fire was reported in a fitness facility after the 2022 recall, and the company reported no injuries from this expansion. CPSC assigned this phase recall number 24-743.

January 28, 2022: CPSC Announces the Initial Recall

CPSC and Johnson Health Tech North America announced the initial recall on January 28, 2022, jointly with Health Canada [3]. The recall covered about 19,900 Matrix T1x, T1xe, T3x, and T3xh commercial treadmills in the United States. About 17 more units were recalled in Canada. CPSC received 58 reports of the cord or socket sparking, smoking, or melting, including 7 fires (2 causing property damage), with no injuries. CPSC assigned recall number 22-718.

Which Matrix Treadmills Are Affected?

This recall covers Matrix and Vision treadmills sold between 2012 and 2025, across three recall phases:

• Matrix Retail T30, TF30, T50, TF50, and T75 treadmills, part of the January 2026 phase
• Vision T9800, TF20, T40, and T80 treadmills, part of the January 2026 phase
• Matrix T1x, T1xe, T3x, and T3xh commercial treadmills, part of the January 2022 phase
• Matrix T1xe, T3x, T3xm, and T3xh-02 commercial treadmills, part of the April 2024 phase

The model name and serial number are printed on the front crossbar of the treadmill. Owners who are unsure which phase covers their machine can check the model against the list above. They can also contact Johnson Health Tech directly, by phone or online, to confirm which phase of the recall applies to their treadmill.

Why Were the Matrix Treadmills Recalled?

The Matrix treadmills were recalled because they left the factory without a bracket to hold the power cord in place. Without that bracket, the cord can slip partway out of the power socket, which is a fire hazard. CPSC and Johnson Health Tech first identified the hazard in 2022. The identification followed reports that the cord or socket was sparking, smoking, or melting on some commercial treadmills. Two later expansions, in 2024 and 2026, extended the recall to more Matrix and Vision models built the same way. All of the recalled treadmills, from every phase, use the same power cord design. That is why CPSC and Johnson Health Tech treat the three phases as one ongoing recall rather than separate issues.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Johnson Health Tech has logged 27 reports describing the power cord getting hot at the socket, on treadmills from the January 2026 phase. No injuries have been reported in connection with this phase. Consumers who noticed the cord overheating, sparking, or smelling hot reported it to Johnson Health Tech or to CPSC directly. The earlier 2022 and 2024 phases of this recall involved their own separate incident reports. Those reports are described in the Latest Matrix Treadmill Recall Updates section above. Anyone who experienced an incident with an affected treadmill should report it using the contact information listed below in this article.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of an affected Matrix or Vision treadmill from any of the three recall phases should take the following steps:

1. Check whether your treadmill already has a power cord bracket installed on the crossbar.
2. If it does not, make sure the power cord is fully plugged into the power socket before every use. Keep checking until the treadmill is repaired.
3. Contact Johnson Health Tech at 800-211-4590 or retailpowercord@johnsonfit.com for a free replacement power cord. Visit matrixhomefitness.com/recalls (Matrix) or recalls.visionfitness.com (Vision), and install it yourself, with no tools needed.
4. Report any other safety concern about this treadmill to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or by calling 800-638-2772.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

A separate recall covers Matrix-brand training cycles, not treadmills [4]. On January 30, 2025, CPSC and Johnson Health Tech recalled about 12,885 training cycles in the United States. About 140 more were recalled in Canada. The recall covers the adjustable seat, which can unexpectedly lower during use, a fall hazard unrelated to the treadmill power cord issue. Johnson Health Tech received 63 reports of the seat lowering, including two falls, with no injuries reported, under recall number 25-109.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action, or MDL has been filed over the Matrix and Vision treadmill power-cord recall. That is based on searches of court and MDL records. Some law firms are advertising free case reviews for people who had a fire, injury, or property damage linked to an affected treadmill. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. If you believe a Matrix or Vision treadmill caused a fire or property damage, a lawyer can review your situation. The lawyer can also explain your options.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a product-liability or personal-injury claim tied to this recall come from state law, not from the recall itself. Every state sets its own filing window. That window changes based on when the fire, injury, or damage happened, and it can be shorter than you expect. If that filing window closes before you act, even a well-documented claim can be lost. Check with a lawyer promptly rather than assuming a set number of years.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Matrix Treadmills Have Been Recalled in Total?

In total, about 77,150 Matrix and Vision treadmills have been recalled across all three phases in the United States: about 19,900 in 2022, about 10,250 in 2024, and about 47,000 in 2026, plus about 17 more units in Canada in 2022.

Can I Reach CPSC Using a TTY Device About This Recall?

Yes, you can reach CPSC using a TTY device about this recall. The TTY line is 800-638-8270. It is for consumers with hearing or speech disabilities who want to report a concern about an affected Matrix treadmill.

Where and When Were the Recalled Matrix Treadmills Sold?

The recalled Matrix and Vision treadmills were sold at fitness retailers and online from April 2012 through May 2025. Prices ranged from about $2,100 to $8,100, depending on the model, according to the CPSC notice for this recall.

Did the Remedy for the Matrix Treadmill Recall Change?

The remedy for the Matrix treadmill recall did change: the earliest recall offered only a professional cord-bracket installation, while the next expansion added a self-install bracket option. The most recent expansion instead offers a free replacement power cord with a locking plug that owners install themselves, without tools.

Are Commercial and Retail Matrix Treadmills Both Included in the Recall?

Yes, both commercial and retail Matrix treadmills are included in this recall, but in different phases. Earlier phases covered the commercial treadmills used in gyms and fitness facilities. The most recent phase covers Matrix models sold through retailers and online for home use, along with related Vision treadmills.

Who Makes the Recalled Matrix and Vision Treadmills?

Johnson Health Tech Trading, Inc., based in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, imports and markets the recalled treadmills under the Matrix and Vision brands. The company issued this recall together with CPSC after receiving reports of the power cord hazard.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Johnson-Health-Tech-Expands-Recall-to-Include-Matrix-Retail-and-Vision-Treadmills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Johnson-Health-Tech-North-America-Expands-Recall-of-Matrix-T1-and-T3-Commercial-Treadmills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Johnson-Health-Tech-Recalls-Matrix-T1-and-T3-Commercial-Treadmills-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Johnson-Health-Tech-North-America-Recalls-Matrix-Brand-Training-Cycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard