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PowerBlock Recalls Commercial Pro 100 Weight Sets Sold with 5 lb Grip Handles Due to Impact Injury Hazard
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #25020
PowerBlock Recalls Commercial Pro 100 Weight Sets Sold with 5 lb Grip Handles Due to Impact Injury Hazard
PowerBlock Inc., Burnsville, Minnesota · Commercial Pro 100 sold with 5 lb grip handles
Product Description
This recall involves the PowerBlock Commercial Pro 100 set, which includes a Pro Rack Stand, two adjustable weight plate sets, a pair of 10 lb grip handles, and a pair of 5 lb grip handles. The grip handles allow users to add or remove weight plates using a manual selector pin. The affected 5 lb grip handles can be identified by their black design with a knurled grip and a silver decal that identifies weights in increments of 5, 15, 25, 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, 85, and 95 lbs. Only the 5 lb grip handles included with the Commercial Pro 100 set are included in this recall.
Hazard
Weight plates above 55 lbs included in the set can dislodge from the 5 lb grip handles, posing an impact injury hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact PowerBlock for instructions on receiving free replacement 5 lb grip handles. PowerBlock is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Repair
Reported Injuries
PowerBlock has received four reports of weight plates slipping beyond the handle during use. No injuries have been reported.
411 Press Analysis
PowerBlock Inc., Burnsville, Minnesota has voluntarily recalled about 1,845 (in addition, about 18 were sold in canada) of Commercial Pro 100 sold with 5 lb grip handles as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on October 24, 2024. Weight plates above 55 lbs included in the set can dislodge from the 5 lb grip handles, posing an impact injury hazard to the user. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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