CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Exercise Benches
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2966.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2966.
Consumers should stop using these exercise benches immediately and contact Nautilus to receive a free repair kit.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Specialty Health And Fitness Stores Nationwide, From November 2000 Through January 2004, For Between $300 And $400. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2966.
Call Nautilus toll-free at (800) 621-4570 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.nautilus.com
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Specialty Health And Fitness Stores Nationwide, From November 2000 Through January 2004, For Between $300 And $400. Recall FAQ
Specialty Health And Fitness Stores Nationwide, From November 2000 Through January 2004, For Between $300 And $400. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Exercise Benches. The notice was published on July 1, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 10,000 units are potentially affected.