BowFlex is recalling about 3,844,200 adjustable dumbbells because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact risk.
Johnson Health Tech Trading has received 12 reports of the plates dislodging during use with no injuries for units it sold. Nautilus received 337 reports of the plates dislodging during use for units it sold, including 111 resulting in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes, or contusions.
BowFlex Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2024 and Johnson Health Tech Retail acquired some of its assets, including the recalled dumbbell models. The company 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.
The recalled BowFlex branded Model 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and Model 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells were sold in pairs and single units. The black weights came with handles, weight plates, and a molded plastic tray. The model 552 dumbbells adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds, and the model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds.
The Bowflex dumbbells were sold at Johnson Fitness & Wellness, DICK’S Sporting Goods, and Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com as early as 2004 through April 2024 by BowFlex Inc., and from May 2024 through May 2025 by Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc. The cost was between $200 and $800.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bowflex adjustable dumbbells, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises. They should contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a refund of the purchase price in the form of a voucher, or a replacement for units sold by Johnson Health Tech Trading.
For units sold by BowFlex Inc., formerly Nautilus, consumers can request a refund in the form of a prorated voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership.
Consumers will be sent a pre-paid shipping label to return the handle and base for each returned dumbbell.
For more information, call Johnson Health Tech Trading at 800-209-3539, email recall@bowflex.com, or visit www.bowflex.com/recalls.
