I have some unfortunate news for people who loved their NordicTrack’s spontaneous combustion feature: it wasn’t actually supposed to do that, and now thousands of rowing machines are being recalled.

More than 44,000 RW900 rowing machines sold between 2018 and 2022 are being recalled because the screen console has a tendency to overheat and, in some cases, ignite.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall on October 16, 2025, following eight reported incidents. There were six instances of the screens emitting smoke or melting, and two where they straight-up caught fire. Total property damage so far totals at least $6,000. Thankfully, no casualties.

The affected models include NTRW19147.0 through NTRW19147.3. You’ll find that number on a sticker near the machine’s base

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