The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14719·Announced 2014-03-05

Fitness Anywhere Recalls TRX Dip and Hammer Bars Due to Weld Failure Risk

Fitness Anywhere is recalling TRX Dip and Hammer Bars because welds can crack or break, causing users to fall and potentially get injured.

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 a minor injury has been reported, but no serious injuries or deaths are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for injury risk without severe outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Fitness Anywhere LLC is recalling approximately 2,700 TRX Dip and Hammer Bars used with TRX S-Frames and Elevated Frames. The recall was initiated because the welds on the bars can crack or break, which may cause the user to fall and result in injury.

The affected products include the TRX dip bar for S-Frames, the TRX dip bar for Elevated Frames, and the TRX hammer bar. These items were sold by Fitness Anywhere and authorized commercial distributors nationwide from June 2011 to May 2013 for about $500. The company has received 33 reports of welds breaking, including one report of a minor injury.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dip bars and hammer bars. Fitness Anywhere has notified all known purchasers. Consumers can contact Fitness Anywhere toll-free at (888) 221-7417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or by visiting www.trxtraining.com and clicking on the Product Recall link to obtain a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
TRX Dip and Hammer Bars
Manufacturer
Fitness Anywhere LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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