About 50,000 adjustable dumbbells sold at Walmart are being recalled after reports that the weight plates can come loose during use and strike the person lifting them. The recalled product is the FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5–52.5 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells made by Tzumi Electronics, and consumers are being told to stop using them immediately.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the dumbbells pose an impact hazard because the plates can dislodge from the handle. The agency said it received more than 115 reports of the plates coming loose and that at least six injuries were reported, including broken toes, bruises, contusions and lacerations. The recalled dumbbells are model 8361.
The recall is hitting a product that Walmart sold for about $100 from January through November 2024, making it a familiar buy for shoppers who picked up home fitness gear last year. The dumbbells are black with red accents, adjust from 5 to 52.5 pounds in 2.5- or 5-pound increments and include a molded plastic storage tray.
A Walmart spokesperson said safety is a top priority and said the company moved swiftly to remove the product from its stores and implemented a sales block at its registers and online once notified of the recall. The company also told customers who have the dumbbells to discontinue use.
The serial numbers covered by the recall are KK23288361 through KK23388361 and KK207608361 through KK21347836. Consumers are being advised to contact Tzumi Electronics for a free replacement. For shoppers who have this model in a home gym or closet, the answer is direct: stop using it now and get the replacement before the plates have a chance to come loose again.