fitrx recall
Definition
A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall of FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select Adjustable Dumbbells manufactured by Tzumi Electronics, due to weight plates dislodging from the handle during use, posing serious impact injury hazards.
The voluntary recall affecting approximately 50,000 units sold exclusively at Walmart.com from October 2023 through early 2026, following over 115 reports of incidents including cuts, bruises, and concussions.
Examples
After the fitrx recall hit the news, gym bros everywhere started treating their dumbbells like suspicious packages.
I dodged a bullet by missing the Black Friday sale on those fitrx recall dumbbells – my clumsiness thanks me.
The fitrx recall proved that sometimes the only rep you need is the one returning your weights for a safer swap.
In the saga of the fitrx recall, weights learned to fly before I could even master a proper deadlift.