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Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #12194, announced on June 7, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These black steel dumbbells are sold in pairs and can have a weight capacity of 10 to 90 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. The remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact nautilus for a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash..
These black steel dumbbells are sold in pairs and can have a weight capacity of 10 to 90 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.
Affected products
Bowflex® SelectTech® 1090 Dumbbells
Recalled brands
Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.
Recall date
June 7, 2012
CPSC recall #12194 covers Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 7, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: These black steel dumbbells are sold in pairs and can have a weight capacity of 10 to 90 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #12194 is consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact nautilus for a free repair kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Nautilus-Recalls-Bowflex-Dumbbells-Due-to-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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