CPSC2007-12-06
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
Land America Ltd., of China
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.
Sold at
Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct sales from June 2005 to August 2007 for about $2,300.
Affected count
About 68,000
Injuries reported
Nautilus has received ten reports of rod box separation, including three reports of consumers suffering bruised arms, sore elbows, and a sore back.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Nautilus-Recalls-Bowflex-Ultimate-2-Home-Gyms-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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