CPSC2009-03-03
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
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.
Sold at
Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct Nautilus sales from June 2005 through January 2009 for about $2,300.
Affected count
About 78,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Nautilus at (800) 259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bowflex.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Nautilus-Recalls-Bowflex-Home-Gyms-Due-to-Risk-of-InjuryDon't want to check this manually?
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