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Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury

Reported: December 6, 2007 Initiated: December 6, 2007 #08520

Product Description

The recalled 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.

Reason for Recall

The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home gym until a repair kit is installed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by the end of the first week in January 2008 should contact the firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The recalled 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.. Recalled by Land America Ltd., of China. Units affected: About 68,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home gym until a repair kit is installed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by the end of the first week in January 2008 should contact the firm.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 6, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 08520.