Bowflex Lawsuits
Bowflex (run by Nautilus) has been hit by lawsuits of
late, relating to injuries and their failure to inform users to known
product defects. A patch kit is now available to fix the Power Pro (the
oldest, and hardest hit model), but Nautilus still had to pay over
$950,000 in claims, according to CNN
Money's Nautilus a Little Sore article. "Among other
injuries, the CPSC alleges that Nautilus knew of 27 incidents when the
backboard bench broke apart and collapsed. The Vancouver, Wash.-based
company allegedly knew but did not report to CPSC that consumers suffered
back, disc and neck injuries and falls resulting in chipped teeth,"
says the article. This information can only leave a sore taste in
the mouth of loyal Bowflex customers. After paying upwards of $2,000
for this home gym, users expect a quality piece of equipment. Though
most users may never experience troubles with their machine, it does leave
a bit of concern. (Every Power Pro owner should order the Bowflex
upgrade kit regardless of history).
One cannot help but wonder about the future of Bowflex. Though they
have introduced many new models of late, and their unfailing presence in
the informercial market seems as strong as ever, one wonders if this
nearly 1 million dollar settlement will make Nautilus think twice about
continuing the line. They seem to be offering more home fitness
alternatives these days (such as the Treadclimber
and the SelectTech
barbells). Only time will tell what the future will bring to
Bowflex users and potential Bowflex buyers.
Other news sources that deal with the Bowflex lawsuits:
Nautilus
Fined for Bowflex Defects
Bowflex fitness machines draw big fine from CPSC
Bowflex
Consumer Recall Information
Flatter
Abs... and Chipped Teeth
Author: TC Thorn
Bowflex
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