Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard
CPSC recall 11193 · announced April 12, 2011 · Columbus Machine Works · 5,500 units affected
The product
This recall involves Rogue Fitness J-Cup brackets used to hold barbells on weightlifting racks. The black metal brackets are used with the Rogue Fitness SPX Squat Press Stand, R-3 Racks, R-4 Racks and Infinity Rigs.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.