Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-03-03). Hazards: fall, injury. About 78,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09138 |
| Published | 2009-03-03 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms |
| Firm named in the title | Nautilus |
| Firms | Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 78,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair |
| Sold | Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct Nautilus sales from June 2005 through January 2009 for about $2,300. |
Description
This recall involves the Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. The 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 home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers may continue to use their home gyms for exercising, but should not place the seat rail in the vertical (storage) position until the repair is performed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by March 10, 2009 should contact the firm.
Incidents and injuries
Nautilus has received 18 reports of injuries caused by unlatched seat rails that have fallen, resulting in head and shoulder lacerations, some requiring stitches or staples.
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