CPSC recall 22-022, announced November 23, 2021, covers Olympic Dumbbell Handles (about 77,200 units). The locking collars on the dumbbell handles can slip, dropping weights when held perpendicular to the floor, posing an impact injury hazard. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbell handles and contact Impex Fitness to receive a free replacement set of new locking collars. Recall contact: call 800-999-8899, or go to www.impex-fitness.com/fitness-gear-olympic-dumbbell-handle-recall.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the OBB-20 Olympic Dumbbell handles that can be used with any olympic-size weight plates in any configuration and allows users to perform various dumbbell exercises. The Olympic Dumbbell handles are chrome in color and finish, and each dumbbell handle comes with two locking collars in black.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The locking collars on the dumbbell handles can slip, dropping weights when held perpendicular to the floor, posing an impact injury hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Impex has received four reports of locking collars that slipped. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbell handles and contact Impex Fitness to receive a free replacement set of new locking collars. The replacement collars will be mailed out to consumers free of charge. Consumers should dispose of the old collar by discarding it into the trash
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Chi Hsin Impex Inc., d/b/a Impex Fitness
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 22-022
- Units
- About 77,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dick's Sporting Goods stores nationwide and online at https://www.dickssportinggoods.com from July 2015 through July 2021 for about $50.
- Importer
- Chi Hsin Impex Inc., d/b/a Impex Fitness of Pomona, California
Recall contact information
Impex Fitness at 800-999-8899 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.impex-fitness.com/fitness-gear-olympic-dumbbell-handle-recall or at www.impex-fitness.com and click on "INFORMATION" at the top of the page for more information.
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