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BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells
Case Name (Date)
Ahearn et al. v. Johnson Health Tech Trading, Inc. et al.
25-cv-3435, E.D.N.Y.
(June 2025)
Cosin et al. v. Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc.
25-cv-5085, N.D. Cal.
(June 2025)
Product/Service
BowFlex adjustable dumbbells
Allegations
Advertising products as reliable and safe for weightlifting without disclosing that the weight plates can detach and dislodge from the handle during use due to a defect in the locking mechanism
Status
Pending
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