Buying Used Fitness Equipment? Do This First.

Check for Recalls Before You Use It

Before plugging in that secondhand treadmill or loading weight on a used bench, check the CPSC recall database. Search cpsc.gov/recalls for the brand and model number. Fitness equipment recalls are often safety-critical - a recalled treadmill belt that detaches at speed or a weight bench with a fracturing weld is a serious hazard.

If the equipment is on a recall list, do not use it. Contact the manufacturer to ask about the recall remedy (repair kit, replacement part, or refund). Many recall remedies are available even for secondhand owners.

• Search cpsc.gov/recalls before first use
• Enter brand name and model number to check for active recalls
• Do not use recalled equipment - contact manufacturer for remedy
• Recall remedies are often available to secondhand owners too

How to Register Used Fitness Equipment

Locate the serial number on the equipment. Registration transfers with the equipment - if the previous owner registered, contact the manufacturer to transfer ownership to your information. If the equipment was never registered, register it yourself as new.

Most fitness equipment brands welcome secondhand registrations. You will need the model number, serial number, and your contact information. A purchase date is helpful but often not required for used equipment - some brands have a separate 'used/secondhand' registration path.

• Locate serial number on frame, stabilizer bar, or console back
• Check if previously registered and request transfer if needed
• Register as new if never previously registered
• Some brands offer a secondhand registration path - use it if available

Residual Warranty Coverage

Fitness equipment warranty transferability varies by brand. Some brands transfer the remainder of the original warranty to new owners automatically upon registration transfer. Others restrict warranty to the original purchaser. Check the specific warranty terms for your brand before assuming coverage.

Even without transferable warranty, registration gives you recall protection and a searchable ownership record - both valuable for equipment you plan to use at high intensity over many years.

Protect Your Investment

Quality fitness equipment lasts 10–15 years with proper maintenance. Registration keeps you informed of any safety issues that arise during that window and creates a record of ownership for resale. Bawte stores your registration permanently and sends recall alerts directly to your inbox.

• Registration provides recall protection regardless of warranty status
• Ownership record helps if you sell the equipment later
• Recall alerts sent directly - no manual database monitoring needed