Columbus Machine Works · Recalled
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury 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.
- Units
- About 5,500
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $40–$3,400
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Weight Lifting
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness, of Columbus, Ohio
Incident log
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.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets.
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
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 APR 12 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.