The Nautilus Group · Recalled
CPSC, The Nautilus Group Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Power Pro and Ultimate Fitness Machines
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.
- Units
- 680,000 Power Pro units and 102,000 Ultimate units
- Reports
- 46
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $1,200–$1,600
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty fitness stores, infomercials and direct sales nationwide from January 1995 through April 2004 for between $1,200 and $1,600.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China, Taiwan
- Recalled by
- The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.
The firm is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 16 2004; last revised AUG 27 2024.
