CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-11-16 · 05048
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
05048
Date
2004-11-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.
Retailer(s)
Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.
Country of manufacture
China; Taiwan
Description
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.