Reported Oct 24, 2024
PowerBlock Recalls Commercial Pro 100 Weight Sets Sold with 5 lb Grip Handles Due to Impact Injury Hazard
PowerBlock Inc., Burnsville, Minnesota
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact PowerBlock for instructions on receiving free replacement 5 lb grip handles. PowerBlock is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Firm contact: PowerBlock at 800-997-3999 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.powerblock.com/pages/product-recalls, or visit www.powerblock.com and click on "Voluntary Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Commercial Pro 100 sold with 5 lb grip handles
- Amount recalled
- About 1,845 (In addition, about 18 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Online at powerblock.com, roguefitness.com, lifefitness.com, Advanced Exercise Equipment, Advantage Sport & Fitness, American Barbell, BeaverFit USA, BSN, Carolina Fitness Equipment, Gopher Sport, Sorinex, and US Fitness Holdings from March 2023 through July 2024 for about $1,500 for the Commercial Pro 100 set..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
Weight plates above 55 lbs included in the set can dislodge from the 5 lb grip handles, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: PowerBlock has received four reports of weight plates slipping beyond the handle during use. No injuries have been reported.
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