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Bowflex Recalls: 3 CPSC Recalls Since 2010
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 3 recalls involving Bowflex products since 2010, the most recent on June 5, 2025. Each recall below shows what was recalled, the hazard, the model numbers and what to do. Always check the official notice: a recall can cover only some models, colours or production dates.
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Johnson Health Tech Trading Recalls BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Due to Impact Hazard, Including 3.7 Million Sold by Nautilus Inc.
Hazard: The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bowflex adjustable dumbbells and contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a refund of the purchase price in the form of a voucher, or a replacement for units sold by J…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · June 5, 2025
Johnson Health Tech Trading Recalls BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Due to Impact Hazard, Including 3.7 Million Sold by Nautilus Inc.
- Recall number
- 25311
- Units
- About 3,844,200
- Hazard
- The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the BowFlex branded Model 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and Model 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells. The dumbbells were sold in pairs and single units in the color black and include handles, weight plates and a molded plastic tray. The model 552 dumbbells adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds and the model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds using manual adjustment knobs while the weights are nested in the base. The model and serial number are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the molded plastic tray. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Model Number Serial Number Range BowFlex 552 Adjustable Dumbbells 00182M243902233 - 00182M2439
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bowflex adjustable dumbbells and contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a refund of the purchase price in the form of a voucher, or a replacement for units sold by Johnson Health Tech Trading. For units sold by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.), consumers can request a refund in the form of a prorated voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership. Consumers will be sent a pre-paid shipping label to return the handle and base for each returned dumbbell. Johnson Health Tech Trading is contacting all known purchasers directly.
- Sold at
- Johnson Fitness & Wellness, DICK'S Sporting Goods and Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com as early as 2004 through April 2024 by BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), and from May 2024 through May 2025 by Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc. for between $200 and $800.
- Company
- BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), of Vancouver, Washington, Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc., of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
- Contact
- Johnson Health Tech Trading toll-free at 800-209-3539 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bowflex.com, or at www.bowflex.com/recalls or online at www.bowflex.com and click "Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard
Hazard: A weight plate can fall from the end of the barbell, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbells and contact Nautilus to receive a free kit with replacement straight and curl bars. Nautilus will ship a kit to customers who purchased the barbells directly…
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · February 10, 2021
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 21075
- Units
- About 3,700
- Hazard
- A weight plate can fall from the end of the barbell, posing an impact injury hazard.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Barbell with Curl Bar. The product consists of two metal bars, one straight and one curled, which are used one at a time. The bar is inserted into a base, and the user selects the number of weight plates needed to reach the desired weight by turning an adjustment knob. The barbells are black with a red Bowflex logo on the weight selector dial. The storage tray is marked with the name "Bowflex" and the Bowflex logo in the center.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbells and contact Nautilus to receive a free kit with replacement straight and curl bars. Nautilus will ship a kit to customers who purchased the barbells directly from Nautilus.
- Sold at
- Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Play It Again Sports and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com from June 2020 through July 2020 for about $550.
- Company
- Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
- Contact
- Nautilus at 800-243-7091 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.NautilusInc.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard
Hazard: 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.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.
· Official CPSC notice (opens in a new tab)
Product recall · June 7, 2012
Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard
- Recall number
- 12194
- Units
- About 17,000
- Hazard
- 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.
- What was recalled
- 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. Dumbbell
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores, Nautilus.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through August 2011 for about $600.
- Company
- Nautilus Inc. of Vancouver, Wash.
- Contact
- For additional information, contact Nautilus Inc. toll-free at (800) 416-7271 between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bowflex.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database, updated weekly. Recalls are matched to brands by the company and product names in each notice; if you think a recall is listed here by mistake, please tell us.