CPSC recall 05-214, announced July 1, 2005, covers Daytona Fitness Nautilus NT 1020 Exercise Benches (about 10,000 units). A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to collapse and the user to fall and suffer injuries. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (800) 621-4570, or go to www.nautilus.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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The fronts of both the white base and the black vinyl back support are stamped with the name "Nautilus." A tag affixed to the reverse side of the back support includes "Distributed by Nautilus/Schwinn Fitness Group Inc." and "Made in China." At the bottom of the product's base, near its wheels, is a sticker that includes the words "Production Date Code" and a 4-digit number.
Which products are included?
The Nautilus NT 1020 is a free-standing exercise bench typically used for free weight workouts. It is comprised of a white steel base with wheels on one end, with a black vinyl bench and back support. The fronts of both the white base and the black vinyl back support are stamped with the name "Nautilus." A tag affixed to the reverse side of the back support includes "Distributed by Nautilus/Schwinn Fitness Group Inc." and "Made in China." At the bottom of the product's base, near its wheels, is a sticker that includes the words "Production Date Code" and a 4-digit number. The first three digits of the date code identify the day and the fourth digit identifies the year in which the unit was built. Units included in this recall have Production Date Codes from year 2002 that run between code numbers 1952 and 3652, and Production Date Codes from year 2003 that run between code numbers 0013 and 1903. Benches that are white in color and do not have a Production Date Code sticker also are included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to collapse and the user to fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents and injuries
Nautilus has received four reports of the main pivot separating from the exercise bench's main frame. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Daytona Fitness
- Manufacturer
- Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 05-214
- Units
- About 10,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty health and fitness stores nationwide, from November 2000 through January 2004, for between $300 and $400.
- Importer
- Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
Nautilus NT 1020 Exercise Benches
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
Call Nautilus toll-free at (800) 621-4570 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nautilus.com
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