CPSC recall 21-721, announced February 11, 2021, covers Rep Fitness Strap Safety Brackets (about 1,940 units). If the brackets are improperly welded, a sudden drop of weight onto the Strap Safeties can cause the brackets to detach from the weightlifting device, posing an injury hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brackets and contact Rep Fitness for free replacement brackets. Recall contact: call 888-201-8019, go to www.repfitness.com/recall-information, or email orders@repfitness.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves PR-4000 (SKU No. PRA-4120) and PR-5000 (SKU No. PRA-5122) Strap Safety brackets. The SKU numbers can be found on the product packaging. Strap Safeties are designed to prevent damage to barbells due to missed lifts during weightlifting. The Strap Safety brackets are black and attach to the weight lifting posts of a squat stand to ensure the strap safeties stay in place. The straps on the Strap Safety products are secured to the brackets with heavy duty bolts. Consumers should retain the strap safeties and heavy-duty bolts. Only the brackets are being recalled.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the brackets are improperly welded, a sudden drop of weight onto the Strap Safeties can cause the brackets to detach from the weightlifting device, posing an injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of improperly welded strap safety brackets breaking when a large amount of weight was suddenly dropped on the Strap Safeties. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled brackets and contact Rep Fitness for free replacement brackets. Rep Fitness is directly contacting all known purchasers of the recalled brackets.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rep Fitness
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 21-721
- Units
- About 1,940
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Exclusively online at www.repfitness.com from April 2020 through December 2020 for between $120 and $150.
- Importer
- Rep Fitness LLC, of Denver, Colo.
Recall contact information
Rep Fitness toll-free at 888-201-8019, by email at orders@repfitness.com, online at https://www.repfitness.com/recall-information or www.repfitness.com and click on Recall information at the bottom of the page or submit a Warranty Claim form online at https://blog.repfitness.com/warranty-form/
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