CPSC Recall in 2021: Rep Fitness Recalls Strap Safety Brackets Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 21-721

Date: February 11, 2021

Product Name: Strap Safety Brackets

Recall Description:

This recall involves PR-4000 (SKU No. PRA-4120) and PR-5000 (SKU No. PRA-5122) Strap Safety brackets.  The SKU numbers can be found on the product packaging.  Strap Safeties are designed to prevent damage to barbells due to missed lifts during weightlifting.  The Strap Safety brackets are black and attach to the weight lifting posts of a squat stand to ensure the strap safeties stay in place.  The straps on the Strap Safety products are secured to the brackets with heavy duty bolts.  Consumers should retain the strap safeties and heavy-duty bolts.  Only the brackets are being recalled.

Hazard Description:

If the brackets are improperly welded, a sudden drop of weight onto the Strap Safeties can cause the brackets to detach from the weightlifting device, posing an injury hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1,940

Incidents:

The firm has received three reports of improperly welded strap safety brackets breaking when a large amount of weight was suddenly dropped on the Strap Safeties. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Exclusively online at www.repfitness.com from April 2020 through December 2020 for between $120 and $150.

Manufactured In:

China