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CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Exercise Benches

Reported: July 1, 2005 Initiated: July 1, 2005 #05214

Product Description

The Nautilus NT 1020 is a free-standing exercise bench typically used for free weight workouts. It is comprised of a white steel base with wheels on one end, with a black vinyl bench and back support. The fronts of both the white base and the black vinyl back support are stamped with the name "Nautilus." A tag affixed to the reverse side of the back support includes "Distributed by Nautilus/Schwinn Fitness Group Inc." and "Made in China." At the bottom of the product's base, near its wheels, is a sticker that includes the words "Production Date Code" and a 4-digit number. The first three digits of the date code identify the day and the fourth digit identifies the year in which the unit was built. Units included in this recall have Production Date Codes from year 2002 that run between code numbers 1952 and 3652, and Production Date Codes from year 2003 that run between code numbers 0013 and 1903. Benches that are white in color and do not have a Production Date Code sticker also are included in this recall.

Reason for Recall

A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to collapse and the user to fall and suffer injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 10,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Nautilus-Inc-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Exercise-Benches-

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The Nautilus NT 1020 is a free-standing exercise bench typically used for free weight workouts. It is comprised of a white steel base with wheels on one end, with a black vinyl bench and back support. The fronts of both the white base and the black vinyl back support are stamped with the name "Nautilus." A tag affixed to the reverse side of the back support includes "Distributed by Nautilus/Schwinn Fitness Group Inc." and "Made in China." At the bottom of the product's base, near its wheels, is a sticker that includes the words "Production Date Code" and a 4-digit number. The first three digits of the date code identify the day and the fourth digit identifies the year in which the unit was built. Units included in this recall have Production Date Codes from year 2002 that run between code numbers 1952 and 3652, and Production Date Codes from year 2003 that run between code numbers 0013 and 1903. Benches that are white in color and do not have a Production Date Code sticker also are included in this recall.. Recalled by Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China. Units affected: About 10,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A weld on the bench frame, under the seat, can crack and separate from the main frame, allowing the bench to collapse and the user to fall and suffer injuries.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 1, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05214.

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