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CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
Recalled November 16, 2004 · CPSC recall 05048 · The Nautilus
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.
Remedy
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Units
680,000 Power Pro units and 102,000 Ultimate units
Incidents / injuries
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.
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.
What to do
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
Contact
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Product
Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines
Manufacturer(s)
The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.
Retailers
Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.
Made in
China · Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →