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Product recall · CPSCJune 5, 2025Worth checking
Johnson Health Tech Trading BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bowflex adjustable dumbbells and contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a refund of the purchase price in the form of a voucher, or a replacement for units sold by Johnson Health Tech Trading. For units sold by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.), consumers can request a refund in the form of a prorated voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership. Consumers will be sent a pre-paid shipping label to return the handle and base for each returned dumbbell. Johnson Health Tech Trading is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Who to contact: Johnson Health Tech Trading toll-free at 800-209-3539 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bowflex.com, or at www.bowflex.com/recalls or online at www.bowflex.com and click "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
The product
This recall involves the BowFlex branded Model 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and Model 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells. The dumbbells were sold in pairs and single units in the color black and include handles, weight plates and a molded plastic tray. The model 552 dumbbells adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds and the model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds using manual adjustment knobs while the weights are nested in the base. The model and serial number are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the molded plastic tray. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range BowFlex 552 Adjustable Dumbbells 00182M243902233 - 00182M243902592 00182MAG220200463C - 00182MAG221204535C 00182SFE213414844C - 00182SFE234002231C 100182M242800001 - 100182M250201440 100182MAG20431227C - 100182MAG233500372 100182P244100067 - 100182P244602976 100182SFE213709609 - 100182SFE235206276 100748M243200001 - 100748M244300252 100748MAG222400734 - 100748MAG23500660 100748P242900001 - 100748P245205632 100748SFE220908785 - 100748SFE233513811 X00748MAG233003670 - X00748MAG233003672 X00748SFE233202493 - X00748SFE233203161 Z00748MAG233003670 BowFlex 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells 4551MAG21452813 - 4551MAG23350381 4551SFE23320001 - 4551SFE23501949 BowFlex Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2024. Johnson Health Tech Trading has agreed to provide a remedy for the 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells sold by BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), prior to May 2024 as a part of this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,844,200
- Recall date
- June 5, 2025
- Brand
- BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), of Vancouver, Washington, Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc., of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
- What has been reported
- Johnson Health Tech Trading has received 12 reports of the plates dislodging during use with no injuries for units it sold. Nautilus received 337 reports of the plates dislodging during use for units it sold, including 111 resulting in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusio
1090
Johnson Fitness & Wellness, DICK'S Sporting Goods and Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com as early as 2004 through April 2024 by BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), and from May 2024 through May 2025 by Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc. for between $200 and $800.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Johnson Health Tech Trading Recalls BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Due to Impact Hazard, Including 3.7 Million Sold by Nautilus Inc.”
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