CPSC2004-11-16
CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.
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.
Sold at
Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.
Affected count
680,000 Power Pro units and 102,000 Ultimate units
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China, Taiwan
Products
Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines
Consumer contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-The-Nautilus-Group-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Bowflex-Power-Pro-and-Ultimate-Fitness-Machines-Don't want to check this manually?
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