Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-06). Hazards: injury. About 68,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08520 |
| Published | 2007-12-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms |
| Firm named in the title | Nautilus |
| Firms | Land America Ltd., of China (manufacturer); Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 68,000 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct sales from June 2005 to August 2007 for about $2,300. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
Nautilus has received ten reports of rod box separation, including three reports of consumers suffering bruised arms, sore elbows, and a sore back.
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