NordicTrack rowing machines recalled over igniting screens

A U.S. government entity is pleading with customers to stop using certain NordicTrack home rowing machines. The recall affects about 44,800 rowing machines, the vast majority of which were sold to U.S. customers.

The Consumer Protection Safety Commission (or CPSC) issued a recall statement this week alerting consumers to a fire hazard caused by some iFit home workout equipment from NordicTrack. According to the CPSC, the specific machines in question are black, grey, and white, and have "NordicTrack" written in black on the front part of the device. On the back, you should see "RW900" written in white.

The screen console on these machines may overheat and ignite, potentially causing personal injury or property damage.

"There have been eight reported incidents including two reports of fire, six reports of smoking or melting, and at least $6,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported," the CPSC statement reads.

If you want to get more specific, here are the model numbers of each unit that has been identified as a hazard. You can find the model number on a decal on the lower portion of the machine:

• NTRW19147.0

• NTRW19147.1

• NTRW19147.2

• NTRW19147.3

If you own one of these machines, the CPSC says to immediately unplug and stop using it. You should also call iFIT (which makes the screens for NordicTrack) and ask for an authorized technician to come and replace the screen module for you.

Be safe out there, folks. Your workout isn't worth burning down the house.