Moderate riskCPSC
Amazon Basics 55-lb adjustable dumbbells recalled for impact hazard
The weight plates on Amazon Basics 55 lbs. adjustable dumbbells can fail to lock in place during adjustment and may come loose when you're using them. Amazon has received 8 reports of this happening, though no injuries have been reported so far.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using the dumbbell immediately if you own lot code C250306VJAW5 (printed on the box).
- Register at https://amazondumbbellrecall.expertinquiry.com to get a prepaid shipping label.
- Ship the dumbbell handle back to Amazon for a full refund or Amazon gift card.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Amazon Basics 55 Lbs. Adjustable Dumbbells
- Sold at
- Amazon.com from July 2025 through September 2025 for between $170 and $320.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,900
- Injuries reported
- Amazon received eight reports of weight plates not engaging completely during weight adjustment and dislodging during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Refund
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- Amazon toll-free at 877-551-7153 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://amazondumbbellrecall.expertinquiry.com or www.Amazon.com and click on "Recalls and Product Safety Alerts" at the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26486
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves the Amazon Basics 55 Lbs. Adjustable Dumbbells. The dumbbells were sold in pairs and single units in the color black and include handles, weight plates and a molded plastic tray. The dumbbells adjust from 5 to 55 pounds using manual adjustment knobs while the weights are nested in the base. The manufacturing lot code C250306VJAW5 is printed on the outer cardboard packaging box.
- Hazard
- The weight plates can fail to engage completely during weight adjustment and dislodge from the dumbbell handle when used, posing an impact hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled dumbbell immediately and follow Amazon's instructions for a full refund. Upon registration at https://amazondumbbellrecall.expertinquiry.com, consumers will be provided with a prepaid shipping label to return the dumbbell handle to Amazon. Upon receipt, consumers will be issued a full refund to the original payment method or in the form of an Amazon gift card.