NordicTrack Rowing Machine Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

iFIT recalled the NordicTrack Model NTRW19147 Rowing Machine, sold as the RW900, after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a Fast Track Recall on October 16, 2025. The recall covers models NTRW19147.0 through .3. The screen console on the recalled machine can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. About 44,800 units were sold in the United States and roughly 700 more in Canada. Consumers should stop using and unplug the machine right away. iFIT is providing a no-cost in-home repair that replaces the screen console. The recall remains open, and CPSC has not reported it closed.

Latest NordicTrack Rowing Machine Recall Updates

October 16, 2025: CPSC Announces the NordicTrack Rowing Machine Recall

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that iFIT was recalling about 44,800 NordicTrack Model NTRW19147 Rowing Machines in the United States, plus about 700 more in Canada. The screen console can overheat and ignite [1]. iFIT reported eight incidents, including two fires and six cases of smoking or melting, with at least $6,000 in property damage and no injuries. The company is offering a free in-home repair for affected owners.

Which NordicTrack Rowing Machines Are Affected?

The recall covers NordicTrack rowing machines sold under the RW900 name, spanning four model number variants readers can check against the list below:

• Model numbers NTRW19147.0, NTRW19147.1, NTRW19147.2 and NTRW19147.3, sold under the NordicTrack brand as the RW900 rowing machine
• Machines from this range have “NordicTrack” printed on the front legs and “RW900” printed on the back legs. The model number is on a decal on the rower base

These rowing machines were sold at Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture and ABT stores nationwide. They were also sold online at nordictrack.com and Amazon.com. They were sold from November 2018 through April 2022, for about $1,700. Owners can confirm their machine is part of this recall by checking the model number decal before continuing to use it.

Why Were NordicTrack Rowing Machines Recalled?

NordicTrack Rowing Machines were recalled because a defect lets the screen console overheat to the point of ignition, according to the CPSC recall notice. iFIT reported the hazard to CPSC, and the agency listed the case as a Fast Track Recall, case number 26-025, on October 16, 2025. The notice ties the recall to eight incidents reported to the company – two involving fire and six involving smoke or melted parts. No other cause, such as a wiring problem elsewhere in the machine, is described. As reported above, no injuries have been logged. iFIT’s remedy addresses the screen console rather than any other part of the machine.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

iFIT reported eight incidents to CPSC connected to the recalled rowing machines: two fires and six reports of smoking or melting. The October 2025 announcement already detailed the reported property damage, and all eight incidents were reported in the United States. Health Canada‘s recall notice states iFIT had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada as of November 5, 2025, and no additional incidents have been logged since the October announcement [2]. These figures reflect what iFIT and CPSC have published. They are not evidence of how any single machine failed, and reports of smoking or melting do not necessarily mean a fire occurred.

What Should Consumers Do?

Owners of a recalled NordicTrack rowing machine should take the following steps to stay safe until the repair is complete:

1. Stop using the rowing machine right away and unplug it from the wall outlet.
2. Check the model number decal on the rower base to confirm it falls within NTRW19147.0 through NTRW19147.3.
3. Contact iFIT toll-free at 833-680-4348 or by email at ntrw19147-recall@ifit.com. You can also use iFIT’s own recall notice page to arrange a free repair [3]. Report an incident to CPSC at 800-638-2772 or SaferProducts.gov.
4. Keep the machine unplugged and unused until an iFIT-authorized technician has installed the replacement screen console.
5. Take photos of the rowing machine and any fire, smoke or melting damage before the repair. Keep receipts or order confirmations showing when and where it was purchased.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Health Canada issued its own recall notice for the NordicTrack rowing machines, covering about 700 units in Canada. The notice, filed as RA-78486, describes the same fire hazard and repair remedy as the CPSC recall. No other agency or country has published a separate recall for this rowing machine. Health Canada’s notice directs Canadian consumers to the same iFIT repair program as the U.S. recall.

Legal Options

A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. No lawsuit, class action or multidistrict litigation covers the NordicTrack rowing machine at this time. Owners who had a fire, smoking incident or other property damage may have a property-damage claim worth discussing with a lawyer. Any claim depends on an individual review of the facts and evidence.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a property-damage claim come from state law, not from this recall’s own timeline. They can shut out a valid claim if a reader waits too long to act. How long an owner has to act varies by state and by when the loss happened. Some states count from the incident date, others from when the damage was discovered. Anyone considering a claim should check with a lawyer promptly, since the exact deadline depends on where the owner lives and when the loss occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Get a Refund for a Recalled NordicTrack Rowing Machine?

No, a refund is not offered for a recalled NordicTrack rowing machine. The CPSC recall notice lists the remedy as repair only. iFIT will send an authorized technician to replace the screen console in the owner’s home at no cost.

Has a NordicTrack Rowing Machine Recall Lawsuit Been Filed?

No lawsuit has been filed over the NordicTrack rowing machine recall. As of September 1, 2026, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s pending docket listed no NordicTrack, iFIT or rowing-machine case.

Does the Recall Cover a Machine Bought Secondhand or Given Away?

Yes, the recall covers a rowing machine bought secondhand or given away. The recall applies to the machine itself, not to the original buyer. Redistributing, selling or even giving away a recalled product is prohibited under Canadian consumer product safety law.

When Was the Health Canada Recall Notice for This Rowing Machine Published?

Health Canada’s notice for the same NordicTrack rowing machines, identification number RA-78486, was originally published November 12, 2025. That is about four weeks after the CPSC announced its own recall on October 16, 2025.

Has NordicTrack Recalled Other Products Besides This Rowing Machine?

Yes, NordicTrack has recalled other products besides this rowing machine. iFIT’s own recall page lists two current recalls: Inversion Bench models 14895.0 and 14595.0, and a 50-pound iSelect Adjustable Dumbbells model, NTSAW23020.0. Both are unrelated to the rowing machine’s fire hazard.

Where Are the Recalled NordicTrack Rowing Machines Made?

The recalled NordicTrack rowing machines are made in China, per the CPSC recall notice. iFIT, headquartered in Logan, Utah, imports and sells them and is responsible for this recall’s repair program.

How Do I Start a Repair Claim for My NordicTrack Rowing Machine?

You start a repair claim for your NordicTrack rowing machine through iFIT’s own recall notice page. That page offers a dedicated online claim form and a recall-specific FAQ, beyond the phone and email contact already listed for this recall.

References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20251016155150/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/iFIT-Recalls-NordicTrack-Rowing-Machines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
2. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/nordictrack-ntrw19147-rowing-machines-recalled-due-fire-hazard
3. https://www.nordictrack.com/product-recalls