Jumpking Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells
Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.
- Units
- About 1.2 million
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 5
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $4–$45
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Coaster Co. of America, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., Jumpking Inc., of Mesquite, Texas
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 20 2004; last revised MAR 04 2025.