Key Takeaway
CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Exercise Benches by Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China was recalled on July 1, 2005. What to do: Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Exercise Benches
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.
Injuries / Consequence
Nautilus has received four reports of the main pivot separating from the exercise bench's main frame. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
Products Affected
Nautilus NT 1020 Exercise Benches
Exercise Machines/EquipmentImages
Company Information
Daytona Fitness Co., of Xiamen, China
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by CPSC. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.