CONSUMER BRIEFS / RECALLS

About 78,000 Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms, made in China and imported by Nautilus Inc., are being recalled because of problems with the seat rail. If the seat rail isn’t manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury. The company has received 18 reports of injuries caused by unlatched seat rails that have fallen, resulting in head and shoulder wounds, some requiring stitches or staples. The home gyms were sold at specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct Nautilus sales from June 2005 to January of this year. Information: www.cpsc.gov.

* About 30,000 All-Clad 4-Square Belgian waffle makers, manufactured in China and distributed by All-Clad Metalcrafters, are being recalled because the wiring can be damaged, posing a risk of shock and fire. The company has received 20 reports of waffle makers giving off sparks. No injuries have been reported. The recalled waffle makers were sold at Williams-Sonoma stores around the country, as well as through the Williams-Sonoma catalog and website, from March 2008 to January 2009. Information: (888) 345-0474, www.cpsc.gov or www.All-CladWafflerRecall.com.