CPSC recall 08-520, announced December 6, 2007, covers Land America Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms (about 68,000 units). The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander. The notice cites 10 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home gym until a repair kit is installed. Recall contact: call (800) 259-9019, or go to www.bowflex.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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The recalled home gyms are equipped with pulleys, resistance rods, and other equipment, which allow the user to perform a variety of exercises. "Bowflex Ultimate 2" is written on the vertical part of the frame.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.
Incidents and injuries
Nautilus has received ten reports of rod box separation, including three reports of consumers suffering bruised arms, sore elbows, and a sore back.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home gym until a repair kit is installed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by the end of the first week in January 2008 should contact the firm.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Land America
- Manufacturer
- Land America Ltd., of China
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 08-520
- Units
- About 68,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct sales from June 2005 to August 2007 for about $2,300.
- Importer
- Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Nautilus at (800) 259-9019 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bowflex.com
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