CPSCGeneral Alert
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard
Published: April 12, 2011Recall ID: 11193Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Rogue-Fitness-Barbell-Brackets-Recalled-by-Coulter-Ventures-Due-to-Injury-Hazard |
| Title | Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11193.11193.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets |
| Products › Type | Weight Lifting |
| Products › Category I D | 68362 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,500 |
| Recall I D | 650 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2011-04-12T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness, of Columbus, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 11193 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |