Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard

Recalled April 12, 2011 · CPSC recall 11193 · Rogue

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

Replace

Units

About 5,500

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets.

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 [email protected]

Product

Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets

Manufacturer(s)

Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio

Distributed by

Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness, of Columbus, Ohio

Retailers

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.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →