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Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment — recall 04073

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2004-01-29

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
04073
Date of alert
2004-01-29
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: The recalled fitness machines are the Bowflex Power Pro XL, XTL and XTLU systems with the "Lat Tower" attachment. The "Lat Tower" attaches to the back of the bench, and has pull-down pulleys attached. The name "Bowflex" and the model name are printed on the front of the machine. The machine has 10 to 14 resistance rods that extend about 48 inches high and a backboard bench that is about 36 inches long. Hazards: First, while being used in the incline position, the machine's backboard bench can unexpectedly collapse and break, posing a risk of injury to the user. Second, the "Lat Tower," can rotate forward and fall during use, posing a risk of injury to the user.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Nautilus-Direct-Announce-Recall-of-Bowfle

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