CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms
CPSC recall 06541. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using this product. A remedy is no longer available. Dispose of this recalled product.
CPSC recall 06541 has the recall date 30 Mar 2006. The notice names the firm Nautilus. The recall has about 17,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. CPSC gives the product type Exercise Machines/Equipment.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | Nautilus is aware of one incident in which the leg extension cable released, and one incident in which the squat attachment cable became disengaged. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 17,000 |
| Description | This recall involves the Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym, which is an exercise machine equipped with pulleys, tension rods and other equipment, to permit the user to select from among a variety of exercise routines. The name "Bowflex" and the model name "Bowflex Ultimate 2" are on the front of the lat tower and the sides of the main upright frame structure. |
| Product | Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gym, About 17,000, Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Sold at | Nautilus Inc. through direct sales to consumers and through specialty fitness retailers nationwide from June through December 2005 for about $2,300. |
| Distributor | Nautilus Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 17,000Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Exercise Machines/Equipment
- 3%
- 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 |
| 7 Jun 2012 | Nautilus Recalls Bowflex Dumbbells Due to 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 |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 06541The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 06541. https://recallregister.com/product/3410-cpsc-nautilus-inc-announce-recall-to-repair-bowflex-ultimate-2-home-gy/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06541 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nautilus is aware of one incident in which the leg extension cable released, and one incident in which the squat attachment cable became disengaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nautilus Inc. through direct sales to consumers and through specialty fitness retailers nationwide from June through December 2005 for about $2,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06541?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 17,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China