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Product recall · CPSCMarch 5, 2014Serious
Fitness Anywhere TRX Dip and Hammer Bars
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The welds on the bars can crack or break and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Injuries have already been reported.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,700
- Recall date
- March 5, 2014
- Brand
- Fitness Anywhere LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Fitness Anywhere has received 33 reports of welds breaking, including one report of a minor injury.
Fitness Anywhere and authorized commercial distributors nationwide from June 2011 to May 2013 for about $500.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Fitness Anywhere Recalls TRX Dip and Hammer Bars Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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