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CPSC recall · Reported June 7, 2012

Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard

The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard.

Recall #
12194
Affected scope
About 17,000
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Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. recalled These black steel dumbbells are sold in pairs and can have a weight capacity of 10 to 90 ….

Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard was recalled by Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. in June 7, 2012. Reason: The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted fro…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a…. Verify recall #12194 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash. issued this CPSC recall-The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted fro….

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June 7, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12194 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

These black steel dumbbells are sold in pairs and can have a weight capacity of 10 to 90 pounds. The word 'BOWFLEX' is written in grey along the top of each handle. A selector dial on each end of the cradle lists weights in red, starting at 10 and increasing in increments of five. The red Bowflex logo is at the center of the dial. This recall involves units with a date-of-manufacture code in the serial number in the range of 1111 through 1136. The date code is the four-digit code following the letters "MAG" in the serial number. The serial number is on a white label on the bottom of the cradle. Lift the dumbbell from the cradle with all weights attached before turning over the base. Dumbbells with a black dot on the inside portion of the weight selector dial are not affected by this recall.

Reason for recall

The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.

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 12194
Date reported June 7, 2012
Date initiated June 7, 2012
Recalling firm Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
Affected scope About 17,000
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 recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.

  • Check the recall number (12194) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
These black steel dumbbells are sold in pairs and can have a weight capacity of 10 to 90 pounds. The word 'BOWFLEX' is written in grey along the top of each handle. A selector dial on each end of the cradle lists weights in red, starting at 10 and increasing in increments of five. The red Bowflex logo is at the center of the dial. This recall involves units with a date-of-manufacture code in the serial number in the range of 1111 through 1136. The date code is the four-digit code following the letters "MAG" in the serial number. The serial number is on a white label on the bottom of the cradle. Lift the dumbbell from the cradle with all weights attached before turning over the base. Dumbbells with a black dot on the inside portion of the weight selector dial are not affected by this recall.. Recalled by Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.. Units affected: About 17,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 7, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12194.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
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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