CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-03-30). About 17,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06541 |
| Published | 2006-03-30 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-07 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym |
| Firm named in the title | Nautilus Inc. |
| Firms | Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 17,000 |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Nautilus Inc. through direct sales to consumers and through specialty fitness retailers nationwide from June through December 2005 for about $2,300. |
Description
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.
Hazard
One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Machine access
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