CPSC recall · Reported July 1, 2005
CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Exercise Benches
A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to collapse and the user to fall and suffer injuries.
Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China recalled The Nautilus NT 1020 is a free-standing exercise bench typically used for free weight wor….
CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Exercise Benches was recalled by Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China in July 1, 2005. Reason: A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to re…. Verify recall #05214 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China issued this CPSC recall-A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to ….
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- July 1, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05214 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 Nautilus NT 1020 is a free-standing exercise bench typically used for free weight workouts. It is comprised of a white steel base with wheels on one end, with a black vinyl bench and back support. The fronts of both the white base and the black vinyl back support are stamped with the name "Nautilus." A tag affixed to the reverse side of the back support includes "Distributed by Nautilus/Schwinn Fitness Group Inc." and "Made in China." At the bottom of the product's base, near its wheels, is a sticker that includes the words "Production Date Code" and a 4-digit number. The first three digits of the date code identify the day and the fourth digit identifies the year in which the unit was built. Units included in this recall have Production Date Codes from year 2002 that run between code numbers 1952 and 3652, and Production Date Codes from year 2003 that run between code numbers 0013 and 1903. Benches that are white in color and do not have a Production Date Code sticker also are included in this recall.
Reason for recall
A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to collapse and the user to fall and suffer injuries.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05214 |
| Date reported | July 1, 2005 |
| Date initiated | July 1, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China |
| Affected scope | About 10,000 |
| 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 these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
- Check the recall number (05214) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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