Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled Due to Weld Failure Injury Hazard
Coulter Ventures is recalling Rogue Fitness barbell brackets because a weld can break, causing weights to fall. Three reports of weld failure were received, including one sprained wrist.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (sprained wrist), but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for injury hazards without severe outcomes.
Plain-English summary
Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness is recalling Rogue Fitness J-Cup barbell brackets. These black metal brackets are used to hold barbells on weightlifting racks, specifically with the Rogue Fitness SPX Squat Press Stand, R-3 Racks, R-4 Racks, and Infinity Rigs. The recall involves approximately 5,500 units.
The recall is being issued because the weld between the bracket and the pin that holds the bracket in place on a weightlifting rack can break. This failure can cause the weights to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The firm has received three reports of the weld breaking, including one report of a consumer who received a sprained wrist.
The brackets were sold via Rogue Fitness's website 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. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets.
The recalled product
- Product
- Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
- Manufacturer
- Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
- Affected units
- 5,500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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