Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment
Published January 29, 2004
Summary
CPSC records recall 04073, published January 29, 2004. Reported units: About 420,000.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the backboard bench in the incline position and "Lat Tower" on the fitness machines immediately. The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
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Recall details
- Distributor
- Nautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 04073 on January 29, 2004. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the backboard bench in the incline position and "Lat Tower" on the fitness machines immediately. The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.