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		<title>Recall: Bowflex SelectTech 552 and 1090 Dumbbells</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 20:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This recall is being issued by Johnson Health Tech, who acquired the Bowflex brand in 2024 from Nautilus, Inc as part of the Nautilus bankruptcy. The issue is the weight plates of the dumbbells could dislodge during use, resulting in hundreds of documented injuries and other mishaps. The recall appears to include all 5-52.5lb and  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>List of USA Made Dumbbells</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Feb 2025 17:46:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2025 Update: Updated prices and info, removed discontinued products. As with all of our articles, we're going by the FTC regulatory definition of “made in USA”, where all significant parts of the product are of US origin and all significant processing is done in the US. Coated Hammer Strength 12-Sided Urethane Dumbbells Head MaterialUrethane CoatedHandle32mm  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Recall: PowerBlock Commercial Pro 100 Dumbbell Handles</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[In October 2024, PowerBlock initiated a recall of the Commercial Pro 100 dumbbell set, sold online from March 2023 to July 2024. The weights can slip off of the handles. The remedy is to replace the handles. The recalled product can be identified as in the pic above, with the silver plate marked "Pro 100",  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Urethane Dumbbells Comparison &#8211; The Best of the Best</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:19:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Revised in 2023 to include current brands and updated info throughout.. Why Urethane Urethane dumbbells are hands-down the highest quality dumbbells you can get. Urethane is UV resistant, heat resistant, abrasion resistant, doesn't smell like tires... Basically it doesn't crack, peel, rub off, or degrade. The downside is because it doesn't degrade it's as bad as  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>5 Solutions for Dumbbell Micro Weights &#8211; Adding Weight in Tiny Increments</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:38:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rewritten in 2022 with new suggestions and to separate the barbell microloading solutions to a new article. The Problem Non-adjustable dumbbells in 5lb size increments force you to jump 10 lbs for every exercise involving two hands. This works okay sometimes, or for a while. Eventually you'll be hurting for a way to go up  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Get the Stink Off New Rubber Weights</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Stinky Weights Problem Any brand new rubber dumbbells, rubber coated weight plates, or crumb rubber bumper plates might stink when you first get them.  The reason is they're recycled rubber, which is prone to off-gassing for a while. Even if they were sitting a while in the warehouse, they probably spent most of their time  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Recall: Rep Fitness Safety Strap Brackets &#038; Bowflex SelectTech Barbells</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rep Fitness Safety Strap Brackets for Power Rack Recall issued February 11, 2021 The brackets for the optional safety straps for the PR-4000 and PR-5000 power racks are missing a couple of welds. The nylon straps themselves are fine. Titan Fitness had an issue a few years back with bad stitching on their straps. This  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>How Much Does a Dumbbell Bar Weigh?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Adjustable dumbbell bars/handles are among the most common pieces of strength training equipment in home gyms. There are a few types to differentiate between to determine their weight. Solid Standard Dumbbell Handles Threaded and smooth-end styles of standard 14" dumbbell bars Standard 14" long dumbbell handles weigh 4-5 lbs each, provided they are solid steel  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Garage Gym Chatter: Defective Eleiko Plates, a Titanic Mistake, Ironmaster Micro Plates, New From Rogue</title>
		<link>https://www.tworepcave.com/9554/garage-gym-chatter-nov-2019/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2019 15:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Oops, Titan Does it Again You know, at least they keep trying. Eventually they get it right. I've got to give them an A for effort. (the video was removed by its creator) This is a video of their Hefty Bench. Titan got back to him and is sending him a replacement leg that should  [...]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Where to Buy Dumbbells and What to Pay</title>
		<link>https://www.tworepcave.com/9330/where-to-buy-dumbbells-and-what-to-pay/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[David Kiesling]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:26:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[First Off: Go With Rubber Soooo many dumbbells to choose from! How do you know where you should be buying them to get the best deal, and what kind is right for your needs? I recommend going at least one step above the cheapest quality dumbbells, opting for rubber-coated dumbbells instead of the cheaper cast  [...]]]></description>
		
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