The Nautilus Group Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines
Date of Recall
2004-11-16CPSC Release Number
05-048Manufactured In
China and TaiwanCompany Phone Number
(800) 820-8604Units
680,000 Power Pro units and 102,000 Ultimate unitsManufacturer
The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.Sold By
Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.Problem/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.Injuries/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.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.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the incline support mechanism and contact Bowflex to receive a free repair kit. Consumers who participated in the Bowflex safety recall earlier in 2004, and owners of Ultimate units do not need to call Bowflex for a repair kit, as they will receive one automatically. Nautilus is contacting owners of affected machines by direct mail where the name is known to the firm.Consumer Contact
Contact Bowflex at (800) 820-8604 between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bowflex.com.Recall Comments
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