Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
Published March 3, 2009
Summary
CPSC records recall 09138, published March 3, 2009. Reported units: About 78,000 (This recall was first announced in Dec. 2007).
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers may continue to use their home gyms for exercising, but should not place the seat rail in the vertical (storage) position until the repair is performed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by March 10, 2009 should contact the firm.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
- Distributor
- Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct Nautilus sales from June 2005 through January 2009 for about $2,300.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 09138 on March 3, 2009. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers may continue to use their home gyms for exercising, but should not place the seat rail in the vertical (storage) position until the repair is performed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by March 10, 2009 should contact the firm.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash..