Full Breakdown
Walmart Recalls 50,000 FitRx Adjustable Dumbbells Over Injury Hazard
4/28/2026, 11:31:36 PM
Recall Overview
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a nationwide recall of the FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select 5–52.5 lb. Adjustable Dumbbells (model 8361) after the weight plates were found to detach from the handle during use. The recall, issued on April 23 2026, affects roughly 50,000 units sold at Walmart stores and on Walmart.com between January and November 2024. The product, manufactured by New York-based Tzumi Electronics, is marketed in a black-with-red design and adjusts in 2.5- or 5-pound increments.
Data & Statistics
- Units recalled: ~50,000
- Serial numbers: KK23288361 – KK23388361 and KK207608361 – KK21347836
- Incident reports: >115 complaints to the CPSC
- Documented injuries: >=6 (broken toes, bruises, contusions, lacerations)
- Retail price: Approximately $100 per set
Official Statements & Responses
- CPSC: Issued the recall, classified the defect as an “impact hazard,” and instructed consumers to stop using the dumbbells immediately. The agency provided a web portal for registration and a free-replacement program.
- Walmart: Confirmed the recall, emphasized that safety is a primary concern, and reported that the product was removed from all physical locations and blocked from online sales as soon as the agency notification was received. The retailer urged owners to discontinue use.
- Tzumi Electronics: Offered a free replacement of the dumbbell and its storage tray. The company supplied a toll-free line (866-363-2237) and an email address (smartbellrecall@tzumi.com) for assistance, and instructed users to label the tray with “Recalled” and register at the designated recall website.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All cited sources present a consistent picture regarding the number of units, the volume of incident reports, and the injury count; no contradictory figures appear. However, the reports do not detail the engineering analysis that identified why the plates detach, nor do they specify any timeline for the completion of the replacement distribution.
Verbatim Quotes
- “safety is a top priority.” — Walmart spokesperson
- “When notified of the recall, we moved swiftly to remove the product from our stores and implemented a sales block at our registers and online,” — Walmart spokesperson
- “Customers who have this should discontinue use.” — Walmart spokesperson
- “Adjustable Dumbbells because the weight plates can dislodge from the handle, posing impact injury risks.” — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
What’s Next
Consumers are instructed to mark “Recalled” on the storage tray, register at myfitrx.com/recall-52-lbs/, and await a replacement set. Tzumi Electronics will ship the new dumbbells and trays at no cost. The CPSC will continue to monitor complaint filings to assess whether additional corrective actions are required.
