Recall: Fitness Anywhere Recalls TRX Dip and Hammer Bars Due to Risk of Injury (Recall Alert)

Description: This recall involves TRX dip bars and hammer bars used with TRX S-Frames and Elevated Frames which are used to support TRX exercise equipment. The TRX dip bar for an S-Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 49" bar that attaches to the S-Frame. The TRX dip bar for an Elevated Frame consists of two handles about 18" apart at the base affixed to a 58" bar that attaches to the Elevated Frame. They are used for performing dips and other related exercises. The TRX hammer bar consists of two handles about 16" apart affixed to a 17" bar that attaches near the top of the S-Frame or Elevated Frame and is used for performing pull ups and other related exercises.

Name of product: TRX Dip and Hammer Bars

Units: About 2,700

Manufacturer: Fitness Anywhere LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.

Hazard: The welds on the bars can crack or break and cause the user to fall, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dip bars and hammer bars and contact Fitness Anywhere for a replacement. Fitness Anywhere has notified all known purchasers.

Recall date: March 05, 2014

Incidents/Injuries: Fitness Anywhere has received 33 reports of welds breaking, including one report of a minor injury.

Sold At: Fitness Anywhere and authorized commercial distributors nationwide from June 2011 to May 2013 for about $500.

Manufactured in: United States, China

Consumer contact: Fitness Anywhere toll-free at (888) 221-7417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday ET, by email at customercare@trxtraining.com or at www.trxtraining.com and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall number: 14-719


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