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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
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BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Recalled Due To Impact Hazard
Johnson Health Tech Trading, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 3.8 million BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells due to an impact hazard. The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of injury. The recall involves BowFlex 552 (52.5-pound) and 1090 (90-pound) adjustable dumbbells, sold in pairs and single units. These black dumbbells include handles, weight plates, and a molded plastic tray. The model 552 adjusts from 5 to 52.5 pounds, and the model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds using manual adjustment knobs while nested in the base. The model and serial numbers are printed on a sticker on the bottom of the plastic tray. A full list of affected serial numbers is available at 'BowFlex Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2024,' the CPSC stated. '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.' Johnson Health Tech Trading reported 12 incidents of plates dislodging with no injuries for the units it sold. Nautilus reported 337 incidents, including 111 injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes, or contusions. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbells and contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a remedy. For units sold by Johnson Health Tech Trading, consumers can receive a refund voucher or a replacement. For units sold by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.), consumers can request a prorated refund voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to return the handle and base. Johnson Health Tech Trading is contacting known purchasers directly. The dumbbells were sold at Johnson Fitness & Wellness, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Costco, and online at and from 2004 through April 2024 by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.) and from May 2024 through May 2025 by Johnson Health Tech Trading for $200 to $800. Consumers can contact Johnson Health Tech Trading toll-free at 800-209-3539 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email recall@ or visit or and click 'Product Recalls' at the bottom of the page. The dumbbells were manufactured in China. The recall number is 25-311.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
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Popular Dumbbells Sold at Costco Recalled After Concussions, Broken Toes
Popular fitness equipment that was sold at Costco and other major retailers has been recalled after more than 100 injury reports. 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 Dumbbells Sold at Costco Recalled After Concussions, Broken Toes first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 9, 2025
