CPSC recall · Reported November 23, 2021
Impex Fitness Recalls Dumbbell Handles Due to Impact Injury Hazard
The locking collars on the dumbbell handles can slip, dropping weights when held perpendicular to the floor, posing an impact injury hazard.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the OBB-20 Olympic Dumbbell handles that can be used with any olympi….
Impex Fitness Recalls Dumbbell Handles Due to Impact Injury Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in November 23, 2021. Reason: The locking collars on the dumbbell handles can slip, dropping weights when held perpendicular to the floor, …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbell handles and contact Impex F…. Verify recall #22022 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The locking collars on the dumbbell handles can slip, dropping weights when held perpendicular to the floor, ….
- None
- agency class
- November 23, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves the OBB-20 Olympic Dumbbell handles that can be used with any olympic-size weight plates in any configuration and allows users to perform various dumbbell exercises. The Olympic Dumbbell handles are chrome in color and finish, and each dumbbell handle comes with two locking collars in black.
Reason for recall
The locking collars on the dumbbell handles can slip, dropping weights when held perpendicular to the floor, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbell handles and contact Impex Fitness to receive a free replacement set of new locking collars. The replacement collars will be mailed out to consumers free of charge. Consumers should dispose of the old collar by discarding it into the trash
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22022 |
| Date reported | November 23, 2021 |
| Date initiated | November 23, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 77,200 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dumbbell handles and contact Impex Fitness to receive a free replacement set…
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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