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BowFlex, Inc. is a fitness-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Legal structure | Public |
| Industry | Exercise equipment |
| Official website | https://www.bowflex.com/ |
Overview of consumer impact
- The BowFlex privacy policy includes a post-purchase EULA modification where the user must opt out of the sale of their data.
- Template:HoverImportant BowFlex collects biometric information and will disclose it to "third parties who may acquire your information as a result of a merger, acquisition or other ownership transition".[1]
- JRNY service includes digital rights management, which restricts access to stock Android features, like installing apps.
- Even with a JRNY subscription, you are limited to a small subset of streaming platform applications.
- BowFlex includes forced arbitration in its end-user license agreement[2]
Incidents
JRNY service
JRNY is an "adaptive fitness membership" provided by BowFlex that is facilitated by their Android-equipped fitness hardware.[3]
Recalls (2025)
On June 5, 2025, The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled over 3.7 million BowFlex 552 adjustable dumbbells due to an impact hazard caused when the weight plates "dislodge from the handle during use"[4]
References
- ↑ "Privacy Policy" - archive.ph - archived 2025-01-21
- ↑ "Terms of Use" - archive.ph - archived 2025-01-31
- ↑ "JRNY" - boxflex.com - accessed 2025-01-31
- ↑ Ortiz, Aimee (2025-06-07). "BowFlex Recalls 3.8 Million Adjustable Dumbbells After Injury Reports". The New York Times. Retrieved 2025-10-14.