CPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines
USCPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines
Reason for Recall / Hazard
First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and break, posing a risk of injury to the user. Second, the "Lat Tower," can rotate forward and fall during use, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment. 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 machine. The machine has 10 to 14 resistance rods that extend about 48 inches high and a backboard bench that is about 36 inches long.
Affected Products
Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Nautilus-Direct-Announce-Recall-of-Bowflex-Power-Pro-Fitness-Machines- |
| Title | CPSC, Nautilus Direct Announce Recall of Bowflex Power Pro Fitness Machines |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/bowflex.jpeg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bowflex Fitness Machine |
| Hazards › Name | First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and break, posing a risk of injury to the user. Second, the "Lat Tower," can rotate forward and fall during use, posing a risk of injury to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | Nautilus Direct and CPSC have received at least 70 reports of the backboard benches breaking, resulting in at least 59 back, neck and shoulder injuries. Nautilus Direct has received at least 18 reports of the "Lat Tower" rotating forward and falling, resulting in at least 14 back, neck, shoulder, teeth, nose and head injuries, some of which required stitches. |
| Products › Name | Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 420,000 |
| Recall I D | 2563 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the backboard bench in the incline position and "Lat Tower" on the fitness machines immediately. The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell. |
| Retailers › Name | Infomercials and specialized retail stores nationwide sold the fitness machines, from January 1995 through December 2003, for between $1,200 and $1,600. |
| Recall Date | 2004-01-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment. 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 machine. The machine has 10 to 14 resistance rods that extend about 48 inches high and a backboard bench that is about 36 inches long. |
| Distributors › Name | Nautilus Direct (doing business as Bowflex), of Vancouver, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 04073 |
| Consumer Contact | The company is out of business. Consumers should call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054). |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-01-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Taiwan |
| Manufacturer Countries › 3 › Country | United States |
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