Bowflex Recalls Dangerous Gyms

Many Bowflex exercise machines are found in homes and gyms throughout Georgia. Now, Nautilus Inc, the manufacturer is recalling 78,000 of its Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms.
There are reports that the seat rails can unlatch causing potentially serious injury. At least 18 people have been injured so far, with some customers suffering cuts to their heads and shoulders; some requiring stitches.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the gym’s horizontal seat rail, if not manually latched for storage, can fall on a user or bystander, causing the injuries.
The Bowflex gyms were manufactured in China and from June 2005 through January for about $2,300. The name “Bowflex Ultimate 2″ is painted on the vertical part of the frame.
The Consumers Product Safety Commission states that consumers may continue to use their home gyms for exercising, but should not place the seat rail in the vertical (storage) position until a repair is performed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by March 10, 2009 should contact the firm.
This is the second Bowflex recall in the past two-and-half years.