News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced February 10, 2021
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1. Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Nautilus-Recalls-Bowflex-SelectTech-Barbells-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard
2. Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Edsal-Recalls-2-2-Million-Shelving-Units-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
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1. Nautilus Recalls Bowflex SelectTech Barbells Due to Impact Injury Hazard:
Recall Date: February 10, 2021
Recall Number: 21-075
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Bowflex SelectTech™ 2080 Barbells with Curl Bar
Hazard:
A weight plate can fall from the end of the barbell, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbells and contact Nautilus to receive a free kit with replacement straight and curl bars. Nautilus will ship a kit to customers who purchased the barbells directly from Nautilus.
Consumer Contact:
Nautilus at 800-243-7091 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.NautilusInc.com and click on Safety Notices for more information.
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Nautilus-Recalls-Bowflex-SelectTech-Barbells-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard
Recall Details
Units:
About 3,700
Description:
This recall involves the Bowflex SelectTech 2080 Barbell with Curl Bar. The product consists of two metal bars, one straight and one curled, which are used one at a time. The bar is inserted into a base, and the user selects the number of weight plates needed to reach the desired weight by turning an adjustment knob. The barbells are black with a red Bowflex logo on the weight selector dial. The storage tray is marked with the name “Bowflex” and the Bowflex logo in the center.
Incidents/Injuries:
Nautilus has received one report of a weight plate falling off the end of a barbell, causing property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Play It Again Sports and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com from June 2020 through July 2020 for about $550.
Importer(s):
Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash.
Manufactured In:
China
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2. Edsal Recalls 2.2 Million Shelving Units Due to Injury Hazard:
Recall Date: February 10, 2021
Recall Number: 21-076
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units
Hazard:
The shelves can fail to support the 800-pound weight load as stated on the packaging, posing an injury hazard to the consumer.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shelving units and contact Edsal Manufacturing to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Edsal toll-free at 833-232-5287 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at Edsal.com and click on “Talk to us” for more information.
Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Edsal-Recalls-2-2-Million-Shelving-Units-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
Recall Details
Units:
About 2,200,000
Description:
This recall involves Edsal 5-Tier Muscle Rack Heavy Duty Steel Shelving Units used to store heavy items. The units have gray or black-colored steel frames and five plywood shelves. The recalled units include model numbers CR3618, CR3618-BLK, CR4824 and CR4824-BLK. CR3618 and CR3618-BLK are 72 inches in height, 18 inches deep and 36 inches wide. Models CR4824 and CR4824-BLK are 72 inches in height, 24 inches deep and 48 inches wide.
Incidents/Injuries:
Edsal has received seven reports of shelves bending or breaking due to heavy items placed on shelves, including one injury to a consumer who suffered a broken toe after items fell when the shelving unit broke.
Sold At:
Online at Amazon.com, Staples.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2015 through September 2020 for between $80 and $90.
Manufacturer(s):
Edsal Manufacturing Company, of Chicago, Ill.
Manufactured In:
United States
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