Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-03-03 · 09138
Hazards
The home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury.
Recall
Number
09138
Date
2009-03-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct Nautilus sales from June 2005 through January 2009 for about $2,300.
Importer(s)
Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. The home gyms are equipped with pulleys, resistance rods, and other equipment, which allow the user to perform a variety of exercises. "Bowflex Ultimate 2" is written on the vertical part of the frame.