Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12052. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.
CPSC recall 12052 has the recall date 6 Dec 2011. The notice names the firm Nautilus. The recall has about 10,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Exercise Equipment.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee. |
|---|---|
| Units | 10,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine is 73 inches tall and 54 inches long. It is made of gray anodized aluminum with two moving and two fixed handlebars all with black rubberized padding. The fixed handlebars have heart rate sensors on both sides. The machine has a touch-screen console, an adjustable fan and an orange-colored, oversized water bottle holder. A medallion with the Schwinn logo is on the bottom right side of the base of the machine. |
| Product | Elliptical Exercise Trainer, About 10,000 units, Exercise Equipment |
| Sold at | Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000. |
| Distributor | Nautilus Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 10,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Exercise Equipment
- 2%
- 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 |
| 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 |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12052The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12052. https://recallregister.com/product/927-nautilus-recalls-schwinn-elliptical-exercise-equipment-due-to-fall-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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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 12052 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12052?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12052?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 10,000 units