Washington DC ( CPSC ) -- 03/03/2009
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
Units: About 78,000 (about 68,000 home
gyms were recalled on December 6, 2007)
Importer: Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
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.
Incidents/Injuries: Nautilus has received 18 reports of injuries
caused by unlatched seat rails that have fallen, resulting in head
and shoulder lacerations, some requiring stitches or staples.
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.
Sold at: Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct
Nautilus sales from June 2005 through January 2009 for about $2,300.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nautilus
at (800) 259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.bowflex.com
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