Safety regulator, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
Recall 05048 · Nov 16, 2004 · The Nautilus Group
680,000
units affected
680,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05048
- Date
- Nov 16, 2004
- Company
- The Nautilus Group
- Units affected
- 680,000
- Product
- Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro with and without a "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models built before September 1, 2002. The "Lat Tower" attaches to the back of the bench, and has pull-down pulleys attached. The name "Bowflex" and the model name are printed on the front of the machines.
What can happen
The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.
The fix
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Nautilus has received 46 reports of the seat pin failure, including two serious injuries requiring stitches to the head. Additionally, Nautilus received 42 reports of the incline support bracket failure including injuries to the back, neck and head.
- Sold at
- Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bowflex power pro and bowflex ultimate fitness machines?
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
What is the hazard?
The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.
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.