The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for FitRx dumbbells resulting from dislodging weights, affecting 50,000 items.
WASHINGTON — At least six folks reported being harm, together with breaking their toes, getting bruises and being reduce, whereas utilizing FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5-52.5lbs Adjustable Dumbbells, in accordance with a recall.
The recall, introduced by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 23, stated mannequin 8361 is impacted as a result of weights can dislodge throughout use. This poses a danger of great harm resulting from impression hazard, the recall stated.
The product has varied serial numbers: KK23288361 by means of KK23388361 and KK207608361 by means of KK21347836, and impacts 50,000 items.
The dumbbells are black with pink accents and will be adjusted to be between 5 lbs and 52.5 lbs. The weights embrace handles, weight plates and a storage tray. The weight will be adjusted by turning the deal with on the dumbbell whereas it is on the storage tray.
Model and serial numbers are positioned on the facet of the unit’s storage tray together with “FitRx.”
The merchandise had been bought at Walmart shops nationwide and on-line from January 2024 by means of November 2024 for about $100.
Customers can get a free substitute by writing “recalled” in everlasting marker throughout the dumbbell tray, registering for the recall, then disposing of the recalled product. Find more information here.
FitRx urges clients to cease utilizing the product.
