Fitness Anywhere Recalls TRX Dip and Hammer Bars Due to Risk of Injury (Recall A...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The welds on the bars can crack or break and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves TRX dip bars and hammer bars used with TRX S-Frames and Elevated Frames which are used to support TRX exercise equipment. The TRX dip bar for an S-Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 49" bar that attaches to the S-Frame. The TRX dip bar for an Elevated Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 58" bar that attaches to the Elevated Frame. They are used for performing dips and other related exercises. The TRX hammer bar consists of two handles about 16" apart affixed to a 17" bar that attaches near the top of the S-Frame or Elevated Frame and is used for performing pull ups and other related exercises.
Affected Products
TRX Dip and Hammer Bars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Fitness-Anywhere-Recalls-TRX-Dip-and-Hammer-Bars |
| Title | Fitness Anywhere Recalls TRX Dip and Hammer Bars Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14719.dipbar%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | TRX Dip Bar for S-Frame |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14719.dipbar_detail_864x600_111011%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | TRX Dip Bar for Elevated Frame |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14719.hammerbar%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | TRX Hammer Bar |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14719.hammerbar_detail_864x600_111011%2520800.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | TRX Hammer Bar on Suspension Frame |
| Hazards › Name | The welds on the bars can crack or break and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Fitness Anywhere has received 33 reports of welds breaking, including one report of a minor injury. |
| Products › Name | TRX Dip and Hammer Bars |
| Products › Type | Exercise |
| Products › Category I D | 68363 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,700 |
| Recall I D | 1798 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dip bars and hammer bars and contact Fitness Anywhere for a replacement. Fitness Anywhere has notified all known purchasers. |
| Retailers › Name | Fitness Anywhere and authorized commercial distributors nationwide from June 2011 to May 2013 for about $500. |
| Recall Date | 2014-03-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves TRX dip bars and hammer bars used with TRX S-Frames and Elevated Frames which are used to support TRX exercise equipment. The TRX dip bar for an S-Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 49" bar that attaches to the S-Frame. The TRX dip bar for an Elevated Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 58" bar that attaches to the Elevated Frame. They are used for performing dips and other related exercises. The TRX hammer bar consists of two handles about 16" apart affixed to a 17" bar that attaches near the top of the S-Frame or Elevated Frame and is used for performing pull ups and other related exercises. |
| Recall Number | 14719 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Fitness Anywhere LLC, of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Fitness Anywhere toll-free at (888) 221-7417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday ET, by email at customercare@trxtraining.com or at www.trxtraining.com and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | United States |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | China |