CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2021-02-11

Rep Fitness Recalls Strap Safety Brackets Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

21721 · Recalled 2021-02-11 · CPSC page

PR-4000 Strap Safety with recalled brackets
PR-4000 Strap Safety with recalled brackets

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported 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.

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.

Products

NameModelUnits
Strap Safety BracketsAbout 1,940

Parties

Importer
Rep Fitness LLC, of Denver, Colo.
Made in
China
Sold at
$150.

Consumer contact

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/

More images

PR-5000 Strap Safety with recalled brackets
PR-5000 Strap Safety with recalled brackets
PR-4000 Strap Safety Brackets attached to the weight lifting posts of a squat stand
PR-4000 Strap Safety Brackets attached to the weight lifting posts of a squat stand
Only the recalled bracket should be disposed of
Only the recalled bracket should be disposed of

Source: CPSC recall 21721. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.