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Fall / CollapseApril 12, 2011CPSC #11193

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

Product
Exercise Equipment
Units affected
5,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

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.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • 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.

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