CPSCApril 12, 2011

Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter

Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard

Why was Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets. 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 [email protected]

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
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
Company
Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness, of Columbus, Ohio
Quantity
About 5,500
Sold at
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
April 12, 2011
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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