Amazon fitness product sold almost 4,000,000 times recalled over broken bones
Johnson Health Tech Trading recalled about 3,844,200 units of its BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells that were sold across the US by retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Costco and DICK's Sporting Goods.
The dumbbells were recalled on Thursday because 'the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard', according to an independent federal regulatory agency responsible for protecting people from consumer product injuries.
Johnson Health Tech Trading got 12 reports of the plates coming loose but no injuries, according to a notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
But Nautilus Inc, which sold 3.7million units, received 337 reports of the plates dislodging that led to 111 injuries including broken toes, concussions, abrasions or contusions.
The two models subject to the recall are BowFlex 552 Adjustable Dumbbells, which adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds, and BowFlex 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells, which adjust from 10 to 90 pounds.
They were sold in single units and pairs and are black, have handles, weight plates and a molded plastic tray. More Trending
Best Buy, DICK's Sporting Goods and Johnson Fitness & Wellness stores, and Bowflex.com and Amazon.com sold dumbbells from 2004 to April 2024 made by BowFlex Inc, formerly known as Nautilus Inc. They were also sold from May 2024 to May of this year by Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc for $200 to $800.
BowFlex Inc filed for bankruptcy in March 2024, and Johnson Health Tech Trading is handling refund and replacement requests for those dumbbells as well.
Customers should stop using the dumbbells immediately and contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a refund in the form of a voucher, or a replacement.
It was announced the same day that the CPSC published a recall of about 1.7million U and U+ Window air conditioners over fears that they could harbour mold.
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