PowerBlock Recalls Commercial Pro 100 Weight Sets Sold with 5 lb Grip Handles Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Summary

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.

What to do

• 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.
• PowerBlock at 800-997-3999 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.powerblock.com/pages/product-recalls, or visit www.powerblock.com and click on "Voluntary Recall" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Entities

Brands: PowerBlock Inc., Burnsville, Minnesota

Hazards: 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.

Categories: Commercial Pro 100 sold with 5 lb grip handles