Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 12194. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The weight selector dial on the units can fail, causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell is lifted from its cradle, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbells immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit.
CPSC recall 12194 has the recall date 7 Jun 2012. The notice names the firm Nautilus. The recall has about 17,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Weight Lifting.
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| Incidents and injuries | Nautilus Inc. has received 16 reports of the weight selector dial failing, including three reports of injuries to the user's foot or leg. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | These black steel dumbbells are sold in pairs and can have a weight capacity of 10 to 90 pounds. The word 'BOWFLEX' is written in grey along the top of each handle. A selector dial on each end of the cradle lists weights in red, starting at 10 and increasing in increments of five. The red Bowflex logo is at the center of the dial. This recall involves units with a date-of-manufacture code in the serial number in the range of 1111 through 1136. The date code is the four-digit code following the letters "MAG" in the serial number. The serial number is on a white label on the bottom of the cradle. Lift the dumbbell from the cradle with all weights attached before turning over the base. Dumbbells with a black dot on the inside portion of the weight selector dial are not affected by this recall. |
| Product | Bowflex® SelectTech® 1090 Dumbbells, About 17,000, Weight Lifting |
| Sold at | Sporting goods stores, Nautilus.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through August 2011 for about $600. |
| Distributor | Nautilus Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Fall
- Category: Weight Lifting
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,000Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Weight Lifting
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Nautilus
- 5
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2021 | Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard |
| 6 Dec 2011 | Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard |
| 3 Mar 2009 | Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury |
| 30 Mar 2006 | CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12194. https://recallregister.com/product/1064-nautilus-recalls-bowflex-dumbbells-due-to-injury-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12194 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nautilus Inc. has received 16 reports of the weight selector dial failing, including three reports of injuries to the user's foot or leg.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods stores, Nautilus.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through August 2011 for about $600.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12194?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12194?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,000