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

Rogue Fitness Barbell Brackets

Recall Date: April 12th, 2011
Type: Weight Lifting
Units: About 5,500
Hazards: 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.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled barbell brackets and contact Coulter to receive free replacement brackets.

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.

Consumer 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]

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.

Manufacturers:

Columbus Machine Works Inc., of Columbus, Ohio

Retailers:

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.