Core Health & Fitness has recently issued a recall for its StairMaster branded 8G Gauntlet Stepmill machines, because, according to the CPSC, the steps can accelerate rapidly without input from the user, posing a fall hazard.
The recalled products can be identified by the model numbers 9-5250 and 9-5270. They were sold at Core Health & Fitness distributors nationwide.
What you can do
Stop using the recalled products and contact the company for a free repair. For further information you can reach the company at 800-598-8541.