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Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Urgent recall for Costco fitness gear after injury reports surge past 100
An urgent recall has been issued for faulty gym equipment sold at Costco after more than 100 injuries were reported. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) posted the voluntary recall of the BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells on Thursday. The CPSC, along with maker Johnson Health Tech Trading, said the recall was necessary 'due to reports that the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard.' The weightlifting equipment was sold at Costco as well as other popular stores such as Best Buy and Dick's Sporting Goods. The recalled items were also sold online via Amazon and BowFlex's own website. Around 4 million units are effected by the recall, according to the CPSC. There has been nearly 350 reports of the dumbbell plates dislodging, leading to at least 111 injuries 'such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusions,' the CPSC said. For consumers that bought their weights at Costco, they may return them to any store and receive a full refund. If they were purchased from another retailer then users should contact the Johnson Health Tech Trading Customer support team. 'For units sold by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.), consumers can request a refund in the form of a prorated voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership,' the CPSC added. The gym equipment would have been purchased before May 2024 after BowFlex filed for bankruptcy in March of the same year. Johnson Health Tech Trading, which took over the bankrupt company, has agreed to cover the costs of the faulty equipment. 'We remain committed to providing fitness equipment you can rely on, from brands you trust,' BowFlex said of the recall. 'We look forward to continuing to deliver innovative, quality-driven BowFlex products for years to come, so you can stay focused on what matters most: your fitness journey.' The company currently sells a range of at-home gym equipment from weights to reformer Pilates machines. Costco was recently hit with another recall after more than a million Igloo coolers were reported as unsafe. It is the latest recall headache for Costco The recall affects Igloo's 90-quart Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers, which were sold between January 2019 and January 2025. Prior to that a huge recall was issued of salmon products sold at the big box retailer. Tri-Union Seafoods announced the recall on February 7 after its supplier informed the company that the cans' 'easy open' pull tab lids have a manufacturing defect. The defect could cause the cans to leak or be contaminated with clostridium botulinum, which could cause botulism, a form of food poisoning.
The Independent
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Millions of dumbbell owners urged to stop using product ‘immediately'
Nearly four million BowFlex dumbbells have been recalled after over 300 complaints, including more than 100 injury claims, were filed. The recalled products are BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells, sold at Costco, Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Amazon. Injuries reported include concussions, abrasions, broken toes, and contusions due to the dumbbells dislodging during use. Johnson Health Tech Trading advises customers to immediately stop using the dumbbells immediately and seek a refund or voucher, contacting purchasers directly. Customers have expressed frustration with the recall process, particularly regarding the disposal of the weights and the value of the compensation offered, especially given BowFlex Inc.'s bankruptcy filing in March 2024.
The Independent
09-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Popular fitness equipment recalled by Costco after more than 100 injuries reported
Nearly four million dumbbells have been recalled after more than 300 complaints were filed against the product, including over 100 claims of injuries. Users said they suffered 'concussions, abrasions, broken toes and contusions' from using the equipment, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The affected products - BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells - are sold in Costco for over $800 along with a fitness stand and bench. There are an estimated 3,844,200 units, which are manufactured in China, in circulation. Johnson Health Tech Trading said it had received multiple reports of the dumbbells 'dislodging during use'. The model 552 dumbbells adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds while the model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds. The model and serial number are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the molded plastic tray. The company said that customers who own the dumbbells should stop using them immediately and should seek a refund or a voucher. The equipment is also sold at Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods and online through Amazon. Johnson Health Tech Trading added that it is contacting all known purchasers directly. However, some gym-loving customers were infuriated by the recall. One X user wrote: 'You want me to send you the bases and handles for my 1090s, and I have to dispose of 180 pounds of plates on my own. Then you will send me a coupon for $20 off the $799 weights I just rendered useless? That sounds like a plan made by someone who attended Yale or Harvard.' Another added: 'Your recall is a joke. Forcing consumers to choose between losing significant amounts of money or their safety is patently unfair.' Customers can see whether their dumbbells are included in the selection being recalled on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website. 'BowFlex Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2024,' the CPSC statement reported by Fox Business said. '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. 'For units sold by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.), consumers can request a refund in the form of a prorated voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership.'
New York Times
07-06-2025
- Business
- New York Times
BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Adjustable Dumbbells After Injury Reports
The exercise equipment brand BowFlex recalled millions of its adjustable dumbbells because of the risk of metal plates dislodging from the product's handle and hitting people during weight lifting. Concussions, abrasions, broken toes and contusions are among the 111 reports of injuries caused by the plates dislodging, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday. More than 300 reports of plates coming off had been filed with the company that owned the brand, the agency said. The more than 3.8 million recalled units are from the models marketed as the 'BowFlex 552, 52.5-lb. Adjustable Dumbbells,' and the 'BowFlex 1090, 90-lb. Adjustable Dumbbells,' the commission said. The model 552 dumbbells adjust from five to 52.5 pounds, while the model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds. They are black dumbbells with handles that were sold in pairs and single units, and came with weights with handles, weight plates and a molded plastic trays, the commission said. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the dumbbells and seek a refund. The dumbbells were sold in stores, including Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Johnson Fitness & Wellness, as well as online on Amazon and the BowFlex website. They sold for between $200 and $800, the commission said. The popular dumbbell models, one of which was a previous Wirecutter pick, allow people to weight train at home without dealing with the bulk of owning a full set of traditional dumbbells. Johnson Health Tech Trading, which is part of the company that owns the BowFlex brand, will replace the dumbbells for customers who purchased the items from April 23, 2024, through May 2025, or refund them the price of the equipment with a voucher, the commission said. BowFlex was acquired by Johnson Health Tech Retail, a subsidiary of Johnson Health Tech, in 2024, after BowFlex declared bankruptcy that year. Customers who purchased the dumbbells from BowFlex, formerly known as Nautilus, before April 23, 2024, can request a refund that will come in the form of a prorated voucher, according to BowFlex. All customers affected by the recall are eligible to receive a one-year digital fitness membership, the company said. Gabe Knight, a senior policy analyst on the safety policy team for the nonprofit Consumer Reports, which tests products and rates them, called the company's solution to the recall inadequate. 'Consumers should be able to receive their money back in full, no strings attached,' she said. According to Consumer Reports, this is not the first time that BowFlex has had issues with its adjustable dumbbells. In 2012, Nautilus, as the company that owned it was called then, recalled roughly 17,000 BowFlex SelectTech 1090 dumbbell models because of an injury hazard. That recall resulted from the weight-selector dial on the dumbbells failing, and causing weight plates to fall when the dumbbell was lifted from its storage tray.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
BowFlex adjustable dumbbells recalled after more than 100 dislodging injuries
BowFlex is recalling millions of units of its adjustable dumbbells because their weight plates can dislodge and cause injury to users. The recall comes after over 100 reports of injuries including concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusions, according to the CPSC. The dumbbells are popular because of their versatility: They allow users to lift dumbbells of different weights, without owning a full set of individually weighted dumbbells, which would take up a lot of space. A total of 3,844,200 units of the product are being recalled, according to a notice from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Thursday. That includes 3.7 million units that were sold by Nautilus Inc. Nautilus changed its corporate name to BowFlex in 2023. BowFlex filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2024 and was acquired by Johnson Health Tech Retail, which will refund customers for the dumbbells' purchase price in the form of a voucher or for replacement units, so long as they were purchased from Johnson Health Tech Trading. For customers who purchased the dumbbells from BowFlex, formerly Nautilus, consumers may request a refund in the form of a prorated voucher. They are also eligible to receive a one year digital fitness membership through Johnson Health Tech Trading. Johnson Health Tech Trading is reaching out to its customers directly, according to the recall notice. Consumer Reports, the nonprofit consumer product testing organization, said the company's remedy is insufficient. "Consumers should be able to receive their money back in full, no strings attached," she said in a statement to The recalled dumbbell sets, called the "BowFlex 552, 52.5-lb Adjustable Dumbbells," and the "BowFlex 1090, 90-lb Adjustable Dumbbells," were sold in pairs and as single units. The black weights came with handles, weight plates and a plastic storage tray. The 1090 dumbbells could be adjusted to weigh between 10 and 90 pounds. The CPSC is urging owners of the recalled dumbbells to stop using them immediately, and to seek out a refund. Consumers can fill out a claim form here.
