CPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines

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," c…

Recall #: 04073
Affected scope: About 420,000

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Nautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash. recalled The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the….

CPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines was recalled by Nautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash. in January 29, 2004. Reason: First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the backboard bench in the incline position and "Lat Tower" o…. Verify recall #04073 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and ….

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agency class: January 29, 2004
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04073 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product description

The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment. 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 machine. The machine has 10 to 14 resistance rods that extend about 48 inches high and a backboard bench that is about 36 inches long.

Reason for recall

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.

Remedy, 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	04073
Date reported	January 29, 2004
Date initiated	January 29, 2004
Recalling firm	Nautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash.
Affected scope	About 420,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the backboard bench in the incline position and "Lat Tower" on the fitness machines immediately. The …

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This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 29, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04073.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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