Exercise Units Recalled by Nautilus Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09764 · Aug 13, 2009 · Land America Health and Fitness Co.
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09764
- Date
- Aug 13, 2009
- Company
- Land America Health and Fitness Co.
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Nautilus F3 Chin Dip Stationary Exercise Units
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Nautilus F3 Chin Dip stationary exercise units. The model number (F3CD) is located on the frame of the product.
What can happen
The footpads on the unit can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise units. Fitness centers and clubs have been sent free redesigned support plates for the footpads. Fitness centers and clubs should call Nautilus if they have not received the support plates directly from Nautilus.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Nautilus direct and distributors to fitness centers nationwide from May 2007 through February 2009 for about $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nautilus f3 chin dip stationary exercise units?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise units. Fitness centers and clubs have been sent free redesigned support plates for the footpads. Fitness centers and clubs should call Nautilus if they have not received the support plates directly from Nautilus.
What is the hazard?
The footpads on the unit can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.