A dumbbell product sold by a New York company was recalled last week after weights were discovered to dislodge during use.
The FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select, which handles weight between 5 pounds and 52.5 pounds, was recalled by manufacturer Tzumi Electronics, according to areportfrom USA Today.
About 50,000 units were affected.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissionsaidthat the “weight plates can dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of serious injury due to impact hazard.”
The dumbbells came in black with red accents and can be nested in a storage tray.
The agency warned that “consumers should immediately stop using the adjustable dumbbell and contact Tzumi Electronics for a free replacement of the dumbbell and tray.”
Those who want to replace their products can write ‘Recalled’ on the dumbbell tray with a marker or paint, register at awebsite, and dispose of the product after the registration is confirmed.
Some users have already been harmed by the product.
There have been “more than 115 reports of weight plates dislodging during use,” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
At least six people have been injured — walking away from the devices with broken toes, lacerations, contusions, and bruises.
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