Nautilus Bowflex

On March 3 2009, 78,000 Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms were recalled.

Product Name
Bowflex(R) Ultimate 2 Home Gyms

Full Product Description
This recall involves the Bowflex(R) Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. The 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.

Hazard Identified
The home gym's horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury.

Nautilus has received worldwide 18 reports of injuries caused by unlatched seat rails that have fallen, resulting in head and shoulder lacerations, some requiring stitches or staples.

Health Canada has not received any reports of injuries or incidents related to the use of these Bowflex gyms.

Corrective Action
Consumers may continue to use their home gyms for exercising, but should not place the seat rail in the vertical (storage) position until the repair is performed.

Registered owners will receive a free upgrade repair kit via mail. Owners who have not received a repair kit should contact the firm.

For additional information, customers may visit the Bowflex website or call the company's recall hotline at 1-800-259-9010 between the hours of 10AM to 7PM CST, Monday through Friday.

Due to the product recall, 2nd Wind Exercise no longer sells the Bowflex online. Please see the Home Gym section in our online store for similar products.