CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
Source: CPSC Recall #06541
Recall Date
2006-03-30
Manufacturer
Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
Units Affected
About 17,000
Products Involved
Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym
Hazard
One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
Reported Injuries
Nautilus is aware of one incident in which the leg extension cable released, and one incident in which the squat attachment cable became disengaged. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Nautilus Inc. through direct sales to consumers and through specialty fitness retailers nationwide from June through December 2005 for about $2,300.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves the Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym, which is an exercise machine equipped with pulleys, tension rods and other equipment, to permit the user to select from among a variety of exercise routines. The name "Bowflex" and the model name "Bowflex Ultimate 2" are on the front of the lat tower and the sides of the main upright frame structure.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28