Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Recall 21075 · Feb 10, 2021 · Nautilus
3,700
units affected
3,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21075
- Date
- Feb 10, 2021
- Company
- Nautilus
- Units affected
- 3,700
- Product
- Bowflex SelectTech™ 2080 Barbells with Curl Bar
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Barbell with Curl Bar. The product consists of two metal bars, one straight and one curled, which are used one at a time. The bar is inserted into a base, and the user selects the number of weight plates needed to reach the desired weight by turning an adjustment knob. The barbells are black with a red Bowflex logo on the weight selector dial. The storage tray is marked with the name "Bowflex" and the Bowflex logo in the center.
What can happen
A weight plate can fall from the end of the barbell, posing an impact injury hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbells and contact Nautilus to receive a free kit with replacement straight and curl bars. Nautilus will ship a kit to customers who purchased the barbells directly from Nautilus.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nautilus has received one report of a weight plate falling off the end of a barbell, causing property damage. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Play It Again Sports and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com from June 2020 through July 2020 for about $550.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bowflex selecttech™ 2080 barbells with curl bar?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbells and contact Nautilus to receive a free kit with replacement straight and curl bars. Nautilus will ship a kit to customers who purchased the barbells directly from Nautilus.
What is the hazard?
A weight plate can fall from the end of the barbell, posing an impact injury hazard.
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.