Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 08520 · announced December 6, 2007 · Land America · 68,000 units affected
The product
The recalled home gyms are equipped with pulleys, resistance rods, and other equipment, which allow the user to perform a variety of exercises. "Bowflex Ultimate 2" is written on the vertical part of the frame.
The hazard
The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home gym until a repair kit is installed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by the end of the first week in January 2008 should contact the firm.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Nautilus has received ten reports of rod box separation, including three reports of consumers suffering bruised arms, sore elbows, and a sore back.
Sold at: Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct sales from June 2005 to August 2007 for about $2,300.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Nautilus at (800) 259-9019 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's 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.