CPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-01-29 · 04073
Hazards
First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and break, posing a risk of injury to the user. Second, the "Lat Tower," can rotate forward and fall during use, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Recall
Number
04073
Date
2004-01-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment
Companies
Retailer(s)
Infomercials and specialized retail stores nationwide sold the fitness machines, from January 1995 through December 2003, for between $1,200 and $1,600.
Distributor(s)
Nautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China; Taiwan; United States
Description
The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment. 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 machine. The machine has 10 to 14 resistance rods that extend about 48 inches high and a backboard bench that is about 36 inches long.