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Product recall · CPSCMarch 3, 2009Serious
Nautilus Bowflex Home Gyms
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What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to 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
The product
This recall involves the Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. The 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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 78,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007)
- Recall date
- March 3, 2009
- Brand
- Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been 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.
Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct Nautilus sales from June 2005 through January 2009 for about $2,300.
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: “Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury”
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