The makers of the popular Bowflex fitness machine are recalling nearly 800,000 units after dozens of people reported injuries from mechanical problems, the Associated Press has reported. This marks the second large recall of Bowflex equipment this year. In January, the machine’s manufacturer issued a voluntary recall of about 420,000 units after reports of similar mechanical problems.
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the machine’s seat can unexpectedly break on the Ultimate model and Power Pro model with ‘Lat Tower.’ The CPSC says there were 46 reports of such incidents and two of those were serious injuries requiring stitches to the head.
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