CPSC2011-04-12
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard
Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Hazard
The weld between the bracket and the pin that holds the barbell bracket in place on a weightlifting rack can break, causing the weights to fall, and posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets.
Sold at
Rogue Fitness's website, www.roguefitness.com from March 2009 through December 2010 for about $40. They were also sold as part of weightlifting racks and stands for between $350 and $3,400.
Affected count
About 5,500
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the weld between the bracket and the pin breaking, including one report of a consumer who received a sprained wrist.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Coulter toll-free at (888) 454-6925 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.roguefitness.com or email the firm at qc@roguefitness.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Rogue-Fitness-Barbell-Brackets-Recalled-by-Coulter-Ventures-Due-to-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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