CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells
CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells
Why was CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells recalled?
Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should examine their dumbbells to make sure the weights on both ends are tightly secured to the handle. If they are loose, contact Jumpking to obtain instructions on how to receive the free repair kit. Contact: Consumers can call Jumpking at (800) 322-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. or go to the company's website at www.jumpking.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Reebok and NordicTrack Chrome Dumbbells
- Company
- Coaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, Texas
- Quantity
- About 1.2 million
- Sold at
- Gart Sports, Sears, Target and other retail stores who carry sporting good products nationwide, from June 2000 through May 14, 2004, for between $4 and $45.
- Recall date
- July 20, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- Jumpking has received nine reports of weights falling off handles, including five consumers who received injuries such as bruising, a broken nose, and a broken toe.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The chrome dumbbells weigh between 2 and 50 pounds and have the Reebok or NordicTrack trademark name on the outside of the bells, along with the weight of the dumbbell.