The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09764·Announced 2009-08-13

Nautilus F3 Chin Dip Exercise Units Recalled for Fall Hazard

Nautilus is recalling F3 Chin Dip stationary exercise units because footpads can break, posing a fall hazard to users.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Nautilus Inc. is recalling approximately 400 Nautilus F3 Chin Dip stationary exercise units. The recall involves units with the model number F3CD, which is located on the frame of the product. These units were manufactured by Land America Health and Fitness Co. of China.

The recall is being issued because the footpads on the exercise units can break, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. No injuries have been reported in connection with this defect.

The recalled units were sold by Nautilus direct and to distributors for fitness centers nationwide from May 2007 through February 2009 for about $1,300. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled exercise units. Fitness centers and clubs have been sent free redesigned support plates for the footpads; if they have not received these plates directly from Nautilus, they should call the company.

The recalled product

Product
Nautilus F3 Chin Dip Stationary Exercise Units
Affected units
400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.