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CPSC, Jumpking Inc. Announce Recall of Chrome Dumbbells

U.S. CPSCFallsSold on TargetJul 20, 2004
Recalled dumbbell
Recalled dumbbell

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Because they do not fit together properly, the weights can fall off the handles of these dumbbells and strike the user.

Remedy

Consumers should examine their dumbbells to make sure the weights on both ends are tightly secured to the handle. If they are loose, contact Jumpking to obtain instructions on how to receive the free repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

Jumpking has received nine reports of weights falling off handles, including five consumers who received injuries such as bruising, a broken nose, and a broken toe.

Product description

The chrome dumbbells weigh between 2 and 50 pounds and have the Reebok or NordicTrack trademark name on the outside of the bells, along with the weight of the dumbbell.

Sold on

Gart Sports, Sears, Target and other retail stores who carry sporting good products nationwide, from June 2000 through May 14, 2004, for between $4 and $45.

Contact the company

Consumers can call Jumpking at (800) 322-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. or go to the company's website at www.jumpking.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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