Your health could be at risk! If you own a specific type of rowing machine, you need to stop using it immediately. Health Canada has issued a recall notice for certain NordicTrack rowing machines due to a serious fire hazard. This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's a potential safety issue that demands immediate attention.
According to the official warning from Health Canada, the screen console on these particular rowing machines can overheat and even ignite, posing a significant fire risk to your home and well-being. It's a scary thought, isn't it? Imagine working out and suddenly facing a fire!
The specific models affected are the NordicTrack Rowing Machines with the following model numbers: NTRW19147.0, NTRW19147.1, NTRW19147.2, and NTRW19147.3. To check if your machine is one of them, look for a decal attached to the rower base. The machines themselves are primarily black, grey, and white, with "NordicTrack" printed on the front legs and "RW900" on the back legs, making them easily identifiable.
While thankfully, as of November 5, 2025, there have been no reported incidents or injuries in Canada related to this issue, the situation in the United States is concerning. Our neighbors to the south have reported eight incidents, including two fires and six instances of smoking or melting. No injuries have been reported in the US either, but the potential is clearly there.
Approximately 700 of these machines were sold in Canada between November 2018 and April 2022. So, if you purchased a NordicTrack rowing machine during that period, it's crucial to verify the model number.
Health Canada is urging all consumers to immediately stop using and unplug these recalled rowing machines. But here's the good news: NordicTrack is offering a free home repair to address this issue. They will send an authorized technician to replace the screen console.
To arrange for this free repair, contact iFIT, the company behind NordicTrack, by phone at 833-680-4348, by email at the address provided on their website, or visit their product recalls page online. (Note: We've omitted the direct email address here to avoid spam filters, but you can easily find it on the NordicTrack website.)
Now, this is where it gets controversial... Some might argue that the relatively low number of incidents compared to the number of units sold isn't cause for such alarm. Others might wonder if the recall is a preemptive measure driven more by legal concerns than actual risk. What do you think? Is Health Canada being overly cautious, or is this a necessary step to protect consumers? Have you experienced any issues with your NordicTrack rowing machine, even if it wasn't a fire? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. Let's discuss!
