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CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines

U.S. CPSCFallsNov 16, 2004
Recalled Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machine
Recalled Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machine
Recalled Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machine
Recalled Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machine
Recalled Bowflex Fitness Machine
Recalled Bowflex Fitness Machine

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The seat pin on the Power Pro with "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models can break or become disengaged, allowing the seat to move suddenly. Also, the incline support bracket on the Power Pro without a "Lat Tower" can break, allowing the incline bench to move suddenly. Both hazards pose a fall risk to the user.

Remedy

The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Incidents & injuries

Nautilus has received 46 reports of the seat pin failure, including two serious injuries requiring stitches to the head. Additionally, Nautilus received 42 reports of the incline support bracket failure including injuries to the back, neck and head.

Product description

The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro with and without a "Lat Tower" and Ultimate models built before September 1, 2002. 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 machines.

Sold on

Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.

Contact the company

The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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