CPSC recall 14-719, announced March 5, 2014, covers Fitness Anywhere TRX Dip and Hammer Bars (about 2,700 units). The welds on the bars can crack or break and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury. The notice cites 33 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dip bars and hammer bars and contact Fitness Anywhere for a replacement. Recall contact: call (888) 221-7417, go to www.trxtraining.com, or email customercare@trxtraining.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves TRX dip bars and hammer bars used with TRX S-Frames and Elevated Frames which are used to support TRX exercise equipment. The TRX dip bar for an S-Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 49" bar that attaches to the S-Frame. The TRX dip bar for an Elevated Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 58" bar that attaches to the Elevated Frame. They are used for performing dips and other related exercises. The TRX hammer bar consists of two handles about 16" apart affixed to a 17" bar that attaches near the top of the S-Frame or Elevated Frame and is used for performing pull ups and other related exercises.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The welds on the bars can crack or break and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury.
Incidents and injuries
Fitness Anywhere has received 33 reports of welds breaking, including one report of a minor injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dip bars and hammer bars and contact Fitness Anywhere for a replacement. Fitness Anywhere has notified all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Fitness Anywhere
- Manufacturer
- Fitness Anywhere LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 14-719
- Units
- About 2,700
- Manufactured in
- United States, China
- Sold at / sales period
- Fitness Anywhere and authorized commercial distributors nationwide from June 2011 to May 2013 for about $500.
TRX Dip and Hammer Bars
CPSC product type: Exercise
Recall contact information
Fitness Anywhere toll-free at (888) 221-7417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday ET, by email at customercare@trxtraining.com or at www.trxtraining.com and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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