Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled December 6, 2007 · CPSC recall 08520 · Nautilus

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.

Units

About 68,000

Incidents / injuries

Nautilus has received ten reports of rod box separation, including three reports of consumers suffering bruised arms, sore elbows, and a sore back.

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.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Nautilus at (800) 259-9019 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bowflex.com

Product

Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms

Manufacturer(s)

Land America Ltd., of China

Imported by

Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.

Retailers

Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct sales from June 2005 to August 2007 for about $2,300.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →