Rep Fitness Recalls Strap Safety Brackets Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2021-02-11 · 21721
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.
Recall
Number
21721
Date
2021-02-11
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Strap Safety Brackets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Exclusively online at www.repfitness.com from April 2020 through December 2020 for between $120 and $150.
Importer(s)
Rep Fitness LLC, of Denver, Colo.
Country of manufacture
China
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.