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Bowflex Power Pro and Bowflex Ultimate Fitness Machines

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: November 16, 2004 The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash. Electronics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (680,000 Power Pro units and 102,000 Ultimate units)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
The Nautilus Group, of Vancouver, Wash.
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
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.
Remedy:
The firm is no longer in business and the recall remedy is no longer available. Discard this product. Do not donate or resell.

Product Images

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Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(680,000 Power Pro units and 102,000 Ultimate units)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 05048