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CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms

U.S. CPSCInjuriesMar 30, 2006
Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym
Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym

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

Hazard

One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.

Incidents & injuries

Nautilus is aware of one incident in which the leg extension cable released, and one incident in which the squat attachment cable became disengaged. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves the Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym, which is an exercise machine equipped with pulleys, tension rods and other equipment, to permit the user to select from among a variety of exercise routines. The name "Bowflex" and the model name "Bowflex Ultimate 2" are on the front of the lat tower and the sides of the main upright frame structure.

Sold on

Nautilus Inc. through direct sales to consumers and through specialty fitness retailers nationwide from June through December 2005 for about $2,300.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Nautilus at (800) 413-3121 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.bowflex.com

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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