Table of contents
- Latest Bowflex Dumbbell Lawsuit Updates
- July 30, 2026: District Court Affirms Dismissal Order
- August 26, 2025: Plaintiffs Appeal the Enforcement Order
- August 11, 2025: Bankruptcy Court Bars the Class Actions
- July 1, 2025: Motion to Enforce the Sale Order
- June 17, 2025: First Class Action Complaint Filed
- June 5, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-311
- Who May Be Affected?
- Reported Injuries or Damages
- Recall and Regulatory Background
- Evidence to Preserve
- Filing Deadlines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Can I Reach the BowFlex Recall Line?
- Why Were the BowFlex Dumbbell Class Actions Dismissed?
- What Remedy Does the BowFlex Recall Offer?
- What Does Johnson Health Tech Say About Dumbbells Sold Before the Sale?
- Where Were the Recalled BowFlex Dumbbells Sold?
BowFlex SelectTech 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells were recalled in June 2025 because weight plates can dislodge and hit people. About 3,844,200 units are covered by the recall.
The CPSC counts 349 reports of plates dislodging, 111 of them resulting in injuries such as concussions and broken toes. A bankruptcy court ordered four consumer class actions over the recall dismissed. A district court affirmed on July 30, 2026.
No MDL has been formed. If you own these dumbbells, stop using them and follow the recall steps for your purchase date.
Latest Bowflex Dumbbell Lawsuit Updates
July 30, 2026: District Court Affirms Dismissal Order
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey affirmed the bankruptcy court’s order on July 30, 2026 [1].
Judge O’Hearn ruled after oral argument on May 20, 2026. The district court’s July 30 ruling leaves the bar on the class claims in place.
August 26, 2025: Plaintiffs Appeal the Enforcement Order
The four plaintiffs appealed the enforcement order to the district court on August 26, 2025. The enforcement order was the bankruptcy court’s ruling that the class actions were barred.
The plaintiffs did not ask for a stay of that order. The appeal was filed as ECF No. 1 in case 1:25-cv-14953.
August 11, 2025: Bankruptcy Court Bars the Class Actions
The bankruptcy court granted a motion to enforce the BowFlex sale order on August 11, 2025. It ordered the plaintiffs to dismiss the four class actions with prejudice.
The court found the suits barred by the sale order, the plan and the confirmation order. Law360 reported the ruling the next day [2].
July 1, 2025: Motion to Enforce the Sale Order
Johnson Health Tech Trading and the BowFlex Liquidating Trust jointly asked the bankruptcy court on July 1, 2025 to enforce the plan, the confirmation order and the sale order.
They also asked the court to declare the four class actions void. Those suits were Douglas, Cosin, Calderon and Ahearn.
June 17, 2025: First Class Action Complaint Filed
The Calderon complaint was filed on June 17, 2025 in the Western District of Wisconsin. Alan Calderon sued Johnson Health Tech Trading and BowFlex Inc. in a putative class action alleging an inadequate recall [3].
Three other class actions were filed in the Northern District of California, the Eastern District of New York and the same Wisconsin court.
June 5, 2025: CPSC Announces Recall 25-311
The CPSC and Johnson Health Tech Trading announced CPSC Recall 25-311 on June 5, 2025. It covers about 3,844,200 BowFlex 552 and 1090 adjustable dumbbells [4].
The notice says the weight plates can dislodge, posing an impact hazard. Each class action on this page followed this recall.
Who May Be Affected?
You may be affected if you own a BowFlex 552 or 1090 adjustable dumbbell. A sticker on the bottom of the molded plastic tray shows the model and serial number.
You may also be affected if dislodged weight plates hit you. Recall remedies depend on your purchase date, with April 23, 2024 as the dividing line. Earlier buyers bought from Nautilus, later ones from Johnson Health Tech Trading.
The class actions raised economic claims, such as the price paid for the dumbbells. A personal injury claim is a separate question that only an individual legal review can answer.
Reported Injuries or Damages
Weight plates dislodging during use is the hazard behind the reports. The CPSC notice says Johnson Health Tech Trading received 12 reports for units it sold. None of them involved an injury.
Nautilus received 337 reports for units it sold, and 111 of those resulted in injuries such as concussions, abrasions, broken toes or contusions.
These are reports to the companies. They do not prove that the dumbbells caused every incident. One class action complaint says scores of consumers were injured, but it seeks economic relief.
The four class actions allege economic losses from buying the recalled dumbbells. These claims are allegations. They are not court findings.
Recall and Regulatory Background
The recall covers the Model 552 and Model 1090 dumbbells. Weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard.
Buyers from April 23, 2024 through May 2025 may get a replacement or a full-price voucher. Earlier buyers may get a prorated refund voucher. Both groups also receive a one-year JRNY membership.
To claim, call 800-209-3539, email recall@bowflex.com or visit www.bowflex.com/recalls. The CPSC lists these contacts for the recall.
Evidence to Preserve
Keep the following items for as long as you can, because they help show what happened:
- The model and serial number from your dumbbell, written down or photographed before you send anything in
- Proof of purchase and the date you bought the dumbbells, such as a receipt or order email
- Photographs of the dumbbell, the dislodged plates and any injury, taken as soon as possible
- Medical records and bills for any treatment you received after an injury from the dumbbells
- Recall claim form submissions and the confirmations you received after you sent them in
- Messages with BowFlex or Johnson Health Tech about the dumbbells, your claim or your injury
- The damaged plates or handle, if you still have them in your possession
Filing Deadlines
State law sets the time limit for filing an injury claim. The limit can change with where you live and when you learned the dumbbell caused your harm.
A lawyer can check the deadline that applies to you, so it helps to speak with one promptly after an injury.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Can I Reach the BowFlex Recall Line?
The BowFlex recall line for Johnson Health Tech Trading is open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, according to the CPSC. The recall page at bowflex.com lists shorter hours, so call within the CPSC window.
Why Were the BowFlex Dumbbell Class Actions Dismissed?
The BowFlex dumbbell class actions were dismissed because the sale order barred them. The bankruptcy court held that notice in The New York Times, The Seattle Times and The Columbian was sufficient. It also found that Cosin received email notice.
What Remedy Does the BowFlex Recall Offer?
The BowFlex recall offers a voucher or a replacement. A buyer who cannot find a suitable product on BowFlex.com can ask for the voucher to be converted to cash. The company issues that refund as a VISA gift card.
What Does Johnson Health Tech Say About Dumbbells Sold Before the Sale?
Johnson Health Tech says it had no involvement with the design, manufacture or sale of the dumbbells before April 23, 2024. That is its own statement, separate from any court finding. BowFlex Inc. filed for bankruptcy in March 2024, and the asset sale closed on April 22, 2024.
Where Were the Recalled BowFlex Dumbbells Sold?
The recalled BowFlex dumbbells were sold at Johnson Fitness & Wellness, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Best Buy, and online at Bowflex.com and Amazon.com. BowFlex Inc. sold them from 2004 through April 2024. Johnson sold them from May 2024 through May 2025, at $200 to $800.