Set the Weights Down: BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Are Being Recalled. Here's What to Know

CNET

05-06-2025

The gains can wait: If you have a set of BowFlex 552 or 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells, you'll want to put them down and listen up. Customers have reported the weight plates coming off during use, resulting in potential impact hazards. Here's everything you should know about the recall and how to receive a replacement set.
Read the full press release regarding the recall here.
What products are being recalled?
As of June 5, 2025, Johnson Health Tech Trading has voluntarily recalled over 3.8 million units of the BowFlex 552, 52.5-pound Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90-pound Adjustable Dumbbells. 3.7 million of these were sold by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus, Inc).
These black dumbbells with red accents include handles, weight plates and a plastic tray. The 552 dumbbells have adjustable weights from five to 52.5 pounds, while the 1090 dumbbells adjust from 10 to 90 pounds. The model and serial number are on the underside of the plastic tray. A full list of serial and model numbers included in the recall can be found on the US Consumer Product Safety Commission website.
The serial number is located on the bottom of the BowFlex 552 and 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells. Pictured here is the 1090 model.
Johnson Health Tech Trading/US CPSC
The recall includes dumbbells purchased from Johnson Health Tech Trading, BowFlex.com or an authorized retailer between April 23, 2024, and May 2025, as well as sets purchased from Nautilus, Inc. or another authorized retailer (including Dick's Sporting Goods and Best Buy) prior to April 23, 2024 -- going back as far as 2004.
Why are they being recalled?
The reported issue is that the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard. Johnson Health Tech Trading has received 12 reports of the plates dislodging during use, with no injuries. Now-defunct Nautilus received 337 reports of the plates coming off during use, resulting in 111 people suffering injuries such as concussions, contusions, abrasions or broken toes.
According to Johnson Health Tech Trading in a company statement, 'We stand behind the integrity of our products and remain committed to supporting our customers throughout their fitness journey. A proactive and broad initiation of this voluntary recall is consistent with our fundamental mission to serve consumers with high-quality and durable fitness equipment.'
In response to the reports, Johnson Health has developed safer versions of the 552 and 1090 dumbbells designed to comply with stricter safety standards. These replacement models are the BowFlex Results Series 552 SelectTech Dumbbells and Results Series 1090 SelectTech Dumbbells.
Customers who purchased their dumbbells from Nautilus can use a prorated refund voucher toward buying the new dumbbells once they are available.
What should you do?
The first step is to stop using your dumbbells immediately if you own either of these two models. The second step is to fill out the claim form on BowFlex's website. You will need the following information to complete the form:
Your contact and mailing information
Purchase details (date and place of purchase)
Product information (model and serial number)
Once your claim has been verified, you will receive a prepaid shipping label and box to return the handles and base of your dumbbell set. The company expects to start shipping out these boxes in July.
If you have been injured by your BowFlex dumbbells, you should immediately report the injury to the CPSC by filling out the "report an unsafe product" form on its website.
If you have any questions about this recall, you can contact Johnson Health Tech Trading at 800-209-3539 or email at [e-mail].