Recalls / 2014-03-05

Fitness Anywhere Recalls TRX Dip and Hammer Bars Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

14719 · Recalled 2014-03-05 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The welds on the bars can crack or break and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury.

Reported injuries

Fitness Anywhere has received 33 reports of welds breaking, including one report of a minor injury.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
TRX Dip and Hammer Bars		About 2,700

Parties

Manufacturer: Fitness Anywhere LLC
Made in: United States, China
Sold at: Fitness Anywhere, authorized commercial distributors nationwide

Consumer 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.

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Source: CPSC recall 14719. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.