BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells
CPSC Recall #25-311 — June 5, 2025
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 25-311 |
| Recall Date | June 5, 2025 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace |
| Units Affected | About 3,844,200 |
| Importer | BowFlex Inc., (formerly Nautilus Inc.), of Vancouver, Washington, and Johnson Health Tech Trading Inc., of Cottage Grove, Wisconsin |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Johnson Fitness & Wellness |
| DICK’S Sporting Goods and Best Buy stores nationwide and online at www.Bowflex.com and www.Amazon.com 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. |
Product
BowFlex 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and BowFlex 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells
Description
This recall involves the BowFlex branded Model 552, 52.5 LB Adjustable Dumbbells and Model 1090, 90 LB Adjustable Dumbbells. The dumbbells were sold in pairs and single units in the color black and 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.Model NumberSerial Number RangeBowFlex 552 Adjustable Dumbbells00182M243902233 – 00182M24390259200182MAG220200463C – 00182MAG221204535C00182SFE213414844C – 00182SFE234002231C100182M242800001 – 100182M250201440100182MAG20431227C – 100182MAG233500372100182P244100067 – 100182P244602976100182SFE213709609 – 100182SFE235206276100748M243200001 – 100748M244300252100748MAG222400734 – 100748MAG23500660100748P242900001 – 100748P245205632100748SFE220908785 – 100748SFE233513811X00748MAG233003670 – X00748MAG233003672X00748SFE233202493 – X00748SFE233203161Z00748MAG233003670BowFlex 1090 Adjustable Dumbbells4551MAG21452813 – 4551MAG233503814551SFE23320001 – 4551SFE23501949BowFlex 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.
Hazard
The weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard.
Incidents & Injuries
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, including 111 resulting in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusions.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Bowflex adjustable dumbbells and 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. 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.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.