CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-11-16). Hazards: fall. About 680,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05048 |
| Published | 2004-11-16 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-27 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines |
| Firm named in the title | The Nautilus Group |
| Firms | The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 680,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600. |
Description
The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro with and without a "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models built before September 1, 2002. The "Lat Tower" attaches to the back of the bench, and has pull-down pulleys attached. The name "Bowflex" and the model name are printed on the front of the machines.
Hazard
The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and injuries
Nautilus has received 46 reports of the seat pin failure, including two serious injuries requiring stitches to the head. Additionally, Nautilus received 42 reports of the incline support bracket failure including injuries to the back, neck and head.
Machine access
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