Fitness Equipment Sold at Walmart Recalled – Over 100 Injuries Reported

(KMDL-FM) Fans of fitness and fans of frugality, your worlds have collided at a most unlikely place, Walmart. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a popular piece of fitness equipment sold by the giant retailer has been recalled. The reason for the recall is a significant risk of injury to those who use the product.

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According to the recall notice, thousands of the product sets have been sold via Walmart nationwide. Many of the products have been sold, but some consumers may have the product in their homes via online purchases.

Recalled Fitness Equipment Sold at Walmart Blamed for More than 100 Injuries

The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in its recall advisory, mentioned that there have been 115 confirmed injury reports associated with the use of the product. At least six of those injuries involved broken bones, bruises, contusions, and lacerations. And based on available information, these injuries occurred while the product was in proper use.

The piece of equipment that has been recalled, according to Walmart and the CPSC, comes from Tzumi Electronics. No, it's not a video game or handheld gadget; it's a set of adjustable dumbbells that you might use as part of your fitness training. Here's an image of what they look like.

What Makes the Recalled Adjustable Dumbbells So Dangerous?

The issue with the product is that the weight plates can dislodge from the handle. This is where the risk of injury comes in. Not only could the falling weight plate injure your feet or toes, but the sudden imbalance of weight in your hand could cause issues for fingers, wrists, and arms as well.

There are several models of dumbbells that are included in this recall advisory. The recalled dumbbells have model number 8361 with serial numbers KK23288361 through KK23388361 and KK207608361 through KK21347836. The model number and serial number are printed on the side of the molded plastic storage tray.

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You should also look for the name FitRx printed on the storage tray and on the handles of the product. These items were available for purchase between January 2024 and November 2024. So it's highly likely that you have had this product in your home for some time now.

The recall advisory suggests that consumers stop using the product immediately. Contact Tzumi Electronics by phone at 866-363-2237 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by email at smartbellrecall@tzumi.com.

If you'd like information on how to get a free replacement product, follow this link and follow the instructions.