The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·25311·Announced 2025-06-05

BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Recalled Due to Dislodging Weight Plates

About 3.8 million BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells are recalled because weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use. Over 100 injuries have been reported, including concussions and broken toes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves over 100 reported injuries including concussions and broken toes, meeting the criterion for significant injury reports. Although no fatalities are documented, the injury count and severity warrant a Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Johnson Health Tech Trading and BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.) are recalling the BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells. The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard to users.

The recalled dumbbells were sold in pairs and single units in black and include handles, weight plates, and a molded plastic tray. The Model 552 adjusts from 5 to 52.5 pounds, and the Model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds using manual adjustment knobs. These products were sold at Johnson Fitness & Wellness, DICK'S Sporting Goods, Best Buy, and online through www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com from as early as 2004 through May 2025 for between $200 and $800.

According to the source, Nautilus received 337 reports of plates dislodging, including 111 resulting in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes, and contusions. Johnson Health Tech Trading received 12 reports with no injuries.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbells and contact Johnson Health Tech Trading at 800-209-3539 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit www.bowflex.com/recalls to request a refund or replacement. A pre-paid shipping label will be provided to return the handle and base.

The recalled product

Product
BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells
Manufacturer
BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), of Vancouver, Washington
Category
Consumer Product — Sports and Fitness Equipment
Hazard
  • impact-hazard
  • dislodging-weight
Affected units
3,844,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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