Two models of the BowFlex Adjustable Dumbells have been recalled because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard.
More than 3.84 million units of the BowFlex-branded Model 552, 52.5-pound Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex-branded Model 1090, 90-pound Adjustable Dumbbells are recalled. These are sold through Nautilus. The company will replace the units.
Johnson Health Tech Trading has received 12 reports of the plates dislodging during use with no injuries for units it sold. Nautilus received 337 reports of the plates dislodging during use for units it sold. This included 111 resulting in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusions.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bowflex adjustable dumbbells. Contact Johnson Health Tech Trading for a refund of the purchase price in the form of a voucher, or a replacement for units sold by Johnson Health Tech Trading.
About the Product
These models were sold nationwide and online by Johnson Fitness & Wellness, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Best Buy along with www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com. They were sold as early as 2004 through April 2024 by BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), and from May 2024 through May 2025 by Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc. for between $200 and $800.
The dumbbells were sold in pairs and single units in the color black. They include handles, weight plates and a molded plastic tray. The Model 552 dumbbells adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds and the Model 1090 adjusts from 10 to 90 pounds using manual adjustment knobs while the weights are nested in the base.
The model and serial number are printed on a sticker located on the bottom of the molded plastic tray. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall.
BowFlex Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2024. Johnson Health Tech Trading has agreed to provide a remedy for the 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells sold by BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), prior to May 2024 as a part of this recall.
For units sold by BowFlex Inc. (formerly Nautilus Inc.), consumers can request a refund in the form of a prorated voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership. Consumers will be sent a pre-paid shipping label to return the handle and base for each returned dumbbell. Johnson Health Tech Trading is contacting all known purchasers directly.
For more information contact Johnson Health Tech Trading toll-free at 800-209-3539 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Also, email at recall@bowflex.com, or at www.bowflex.com/recalls or online at www.bowflex.com and click “Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
