Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 21075 · announced February 10, 2021 · Nautilus · 3,700 units affected
The product
This recall involves the Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Barbell with Curl Bar. The product consists of two metal bars, one straight and one curled, which are used one at a time. The bar is inserted into a base, and the user selects the number of weight plates needed to reach the desired weight by turning an adjustment knob. The barbells are black with a red Bowflex logo on the weight selector dial. The storage tray is marked with the name "Bowflex" and the Bowflex logo in the center.
The hazard
A weight plate can fall from the end of the barbell, posing an impact injury hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbells and contact Nautilus to receive a free kit with replacement straight and curl bars. Nautilus will ship a kit to customers who purchased the barbells directly from Nautilus. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Nautilus has received one report of a weight plate falling off the end of a barbell, causing property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Play It Again Sports and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com from June 2020 through July 2020 for about $550.
Consumer contact: Nautilus at 800-243-7091 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.NautilusInc.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.