: In June 2025, Bowflex issued a massive recall for approximately 3.8 million adjustable dumbbells (models 552 and 1090) due to injury risks. New, "improved" versions are expected, but pre-2024 owners were offered prorated vouchers rather than full cash refunds.
: Exercise caution if buying older units. Users have reported that JHT may not honor original warranties for equipment purchased before the bankruptcy, often providing parts only as a "courtesy".
: Bowflex products are now manufactured within JHT's global network, aiming for better cost efficiency and integration with AI-driven training platforms. 2. Buying Advice: What to Watch For
If you are considering buying equipment in 2026, the most critical factor to know is that Bowflex Inc. (formerly Nautilus) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2024 . The brand and its assets were subsequently acquired by Johnson Health Tech (JHT) , a major fitness manufacturer based in Taiwan.