CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets Recalled by Coulter Ventures Due to Injury Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets.
Contact Information
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 Details
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.
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.
Manufacturer
Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11193
Product Information
Product Name
Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets
Product Type
Weight Lifting
Number of Units
About 5,500
Manufacturer Name
Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio
Distributed By
Coulter Ventures LLC dba Rogue Fitness, of Columbus, Ohio
Manufactured In
United States