CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
CPSC recall 06541 · announced March 30, 2006 · Nautilus · 17,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym, which is an exercise machine equipped with pulleys, tension rods and other equipment, to permit the user to select from among a variety of exercise routines. The name "Bowflex" and the model name "Bowflex Ultimate 2" are on the front of the lat tower and the sides of the main upright frame structure.
The hazard
One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Nautilus is aware of one incident in which the leg extension cable released, and one incident in which the squat attachment cable became disengaged. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Nautilus Inc. through direct sales to consumers and through specialty fitness retailers nationwide from June through December 2005 for about $2,300.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Nautilus at (800) 413-3121 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.bowflex.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.