Popular Dumbbells Sold at Costco Recalled After Concussions, Broken Toes
The item is so popular that at least 3.7 million have been sold, yet the recall notice warns of an "impact hazard."
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on its website.
Specifically, the product under recall is BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells.
"Johnson Health Tech Trading Recalls BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Due to Impact Hazard, Including 3.7 Million Sold by Nautilus Inc.," the announcement says.
According to Fox Business, in addition to Costco, the product was sold at Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, and through Amazon and BowFlex's website.
"The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard," the recall notice warns. It adds: "Johnson Health Tech Trading has received 12 reports of the plates dislodging during use with no injuries for units it sold. Nautilus received 337 reports of the plates dislodging during use for units it sold, including 111 resulting in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusions."
The remedy is listed as "refund" and "replace." The recall notice is dated June 5.
"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 recall notice adds.
"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," it adds.
The government website lists affected serial and model numbers.
"BowFlex Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2024. Johnson Health Tech Trading has agreed to provide a remedy for the 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells sold by BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), prior to May 2024 as a part of this recall," the notice says.Popular Dumbbells Sold at Costco Recalled After Concussions, Broken Toes first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 9, 2025
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Business Insider
9 hours ago
- Business Insider
The protein bros have won
Eleven Madison Park, a Manhattan restaurant, is adding meat back to its menu after years of being vegan. The switch comes amid a widespread protein craze, from MAHA, to the manosphere to Ozempic users. Eleven Madison Park's chef said the vegan menu excluded some and caused financial difficulties. A $365 multi-course meal at a top Manhattan restaurant and the aisles of Costco are, somehow, united in at least one thing: a focus on protein. Eleven Madison Park, a critically acclaimed restaurant in the city's Flatiron district, is reintroducing meat to its menu after going entirely vegan four and a half years ago. Daniel Humm, the chef and owner, said in a statement on the restaurant's website that the vegan menu had "unintentionally kept people out" and that adding meat options aligns with the goal of ultimate hospitality. It also aligns with the country at large. A protein obsession is booming, from cereal to pizza to endlessly complicated workout drinks. The craze is seemingly everywhere in American culture these days: the Make America Healthy Again movement emphasizes grass-fed meat, patients on Ozempic are encouraged to eat high-protein diets, and the podcasters of the manosphere swap tips on the carnivore diet. Gym bros are posting on TikTok about injecting peptides; dairy is back in vogue after years of oat-milk dominance. Eleven Madison Park became vegan after the pandemic, partly because of environmental concerns, and dealt with internal chaos and allegations of underpaying staff after the switch. Even now, the menu will remain largely plant-based, with diners having the option to add fish or meat to certain dishes. Humm didn't mention any recent health trends as part of the reasoning behind the change, but he nodded to financial incentives, especially when it comes to business clientele, in an interview with the New York Times. Private events are a crucial form of revenue for the restaurant, and Humm said he'd seen bookings drop off in the past year. "It's hard to get 30 people for a corporate dinner to come to a plant-based restaurant," he told the Times. Representatives for Eleven Madison Park did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment. Reservations for the fall open on September 1, according to the restaurant's website, and the new menu hits tables on October 14. By then, it will become clearer whether the promise of getting jacked — or as jacked as you can get on tiny, tasting menu food — is a savvy business move at the highest echelons of the food world.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Yahoo
Laird Superfood Expands Distribution with New Costco Availability Across Key U.S. Regions
Strategic Product Expansion Targets New Markets and Growing Demand for Clean, Adaptogenic Beverages BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Laird Superfood, Inc. (NYSE: LSF), a leader in functional coffee, creamers, and superfood products made with simple, minimally processed ingredients, is proud to announce expanded availability of its fan-favorite products at Costco locations across key U.S. regions. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the company's mission to make clean, functional and delicious superfood products more accessible nationwide. Effective July 2025: Sweet and Creamy Superfood Creamer is now available every day in Costco warehouses throughout Los Angeles, San Diego, Hawaii, Arizona & Colorado and across the Southeast North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida & Puerto Rico. This top-selling, dairy-free creamer is crafted from real coconut milk that is a natural source of MCT's and offers a smooth, subtly sweet taste that turns your everyday coffee into an experience your body craves. Perform Superfood Coffee, designed to fuel sustained energy and mental focus, is now available at Costco for a limited time in Los Angeles and Hawaii. With a proprietary blend of functional mushrooms and premium, organic, high altitude coffee Perform Coffee supports energy and cognitive performance with every sip. "Our retail expansion at Costco represents a key growth milestone for Laird Superfood," said Jason Vieth, CEO of Laird Superfood. "We're thrilled to bring our clean, functional products to even more Costco members, especially in regions where demand for functional, better-for-you beverages is booming." Laird Superfood continues to deepen its retail presence through strategic partnerships that align with its values of health, sustainability, and innovation. These new placements further solidify the company's position as a go-to brand in the functional food and beverage space. To find the nearest Costco carrying Laird Superfood products, visit or check your local warehouse for availability. About Laird Superfood®Laird Superfood is a minimally processed food brand dedicated to fueling active lifestyles with superfood products that support energy, endurance, and overall well-being. Founded in 2015 by world-renowned big wave surfer Laird Hamilton, the brand was born from his personal mission to find a better morning routine that could improve and sustain his performance while out catching waves. Alongside his wife, former professional beach volleyball legend, bestselling author and fitness icon Gabby Reece, the brand has expanded from superfood creamers to offer instant lattes, coffees, bars, prebiotic daily greens, and more. Laird Superfood is committed to offering simple ingredients and minimally processed foods that can help fuel people from sunrise to sunset. PRESS CONTACTAlafair Hallalafair@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Laird Superfood
CNBC
13 hours ago
- CNBC
Amazon turns the grocery business on its head, again — but don't sell Costco on it
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a "Morning Meeting" livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here's a recap of Wednesday's key moments. 1. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq hit intraday all-time highs for the second straight session, but have come off the boil a bit. Both indexes finished with record-high closes Tuesday after cooler-than-expected consumer inflation data put a near lock on a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month, with increasing odds of additional cuts in October and December. "I am concerned that things are too exuberant," Jim Cramer said during the Morning Meeting, ahead of Thursday's Monthly Meeting for Club members at noon ET. Health-care, consumer discretionary, and financial stocks were leading Wednesday's market higher. Our newest stock, Cisco Systems , reports earnings after Wednesday's closing bell. 2. Nvidia shares fell nearly 2% — catching some selling pressure on the post-earnings decline of CoreWeave , which rents Nvidia chips for AI workloads. Piper Sandler, however, raised its price target on Club stock Nvidia to $225 per share from $180 and kept its overweight buy rating. The analysts see upside to the quarter and outlook due to recent positive commentary from U.S. hyperscalers and the inclusion of revenue from China. There have been reports about whether customers there are buying the China-specific chip that was allowed back on the market. "They are buying it like mad," Jim said, adding he has that news on good authority from someone close to the situation. 3. Amazon on Wednesday announced that it launched same-day delivery of meat, eggs, and produce in more than 1,000 cities and towns in the U.S. The service is expected to expand to at least 2,300 localities by the end of the year. "Once again, the bargain of Prime is so incredible," Jim said. Shares of grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons were down more than 4% and 2.5%, respectively. Club name Costco was down roughly 1%. But Jim said Costco shouldn't be down because it doesn't compete with Amazon on delivery. Costco is a "price business, a volume business," he explained. 4. Stocks covered in Wednesday's rapid fire at the end of the video were Cava , Brinker , and CoreWeave . (See here for a full list of the stocks in Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust.) As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade. Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio. If Jim has talked about a stock on CNBC TV, he waits 72 hours after issuing the trade alert before executing the trade. THE ABOVE INVESTING CLUB INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY , TOGETHER WITH OUR DISCLAIMER . NO FIDUCIARY OBLIGATION OR DUTY EXISTS, OR IS CREATED, BY VIRTUE OF YOUR RECEIPT OF ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE INVESTING CLUB. NO SPECIFIC OUTCOME OR PROFIT IS GUARANTEED.
