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Bowflex® SelectTech® 1090 Dumbbells
- Starting date:
- June 19, 2012
- Posting date:
- June 19, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-14947
Affected products
Bowflex® SelectTech® 1090 Dumbbells
Product description
This recall involves Bowflex® SelectTech® 1090 Dumbbells that are sold in pairs and range in weight load from 10 to 907 pounds.
The word "Bowflex" is written in grey along the top of each handle. A selector dial on each end of the cradle lists weights in red, starting at 10 and increasing in increments of five. The red Bowflex logo is at the center of the dial.
This recall involves units with a date-of-manufacture code in the serial number in the range of 1111 through 1136. The date code is the four-digit code following the letters "MAG" in the serial number. The serial number is on a white label on the bottom of the cradle. Lift the dumbbell from the cradle with all weights attached before turning over the base.
Dumbbells with a black dot on the inside portion of the weight selector dial are not affected by this recall.
Hazard identified
The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard.
Nautilus Inc. has received 16 reports in the United States of the weight selector dial failing, including three reports of injuries to the user's foot or leg.
Nautilus Inc. has received 1 report in Canada where the weight plates disengaged from the handle, however no injuries have been sustained.
Health Canada has not received any reports of injuries to Canadians related to the use of these dumbbells.
Number sold
Approximately 900 units of the recalled dumbbells were sold at Nautilus.com, Nautilus retail store and other retailers in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from May 2011 to August 2011.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Distributor
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Nautilus Inc.
Vancouver
Washington
UNITED STATES
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbells and contact Nautilus Inc. for a free repair kit.
For additional information, consumers may contact Nautilus Inc. toll-free at 1-800-416-7271 between 8 AM through 5 PM PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.