Amazon Basics Dumbbells Recall Lawsuit Investigation

Amazon and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 2,900 Amazon Basics 55 Lbs. Adjustable Dumbbells on May 14, 2026. The notice states no open or closed status and covers dumbbells with lot code C250306VJAW5. The weight plates on these dumbbells can fail to engage fully during weight adjustment. They can then dislodge from the handle during use, posing an impact hazard. Amazon received eight reports of plates dislodging, and no injuries have been reported. Consumers who own an affected dumbbell should stop using it right away. They can then register online for a prepaid return label and send the handle back to Amazon for a full refund.

Latest Amazon Basics Dumbbells Recall Updates

May 14, 2026: CPSC Announces Amazon Basics Dumbbells Recall

The CPSC recall notice, dated May 14, 2026, covers about 2,900 units of the Amazon Basics Dumbbells, identified by lot code C250306VJAW5[1]. Amazon received eight reports of weight plates failing to engage and dislodging during use, and no injuries were reported. Amazon is offering registered owners a full refund through a prepaid return label, with no further development verified since the announcement.

Which Amazon Basics Dumbbells Are Affected?

The recall covers Amazon Basics Dumbbells that match the following details:

• Manufacturing lot code C250306VJAW5, printed on the outer cardboard packaging box that holds each dumbbell.
• An adjustable weight range of 5 to 55 pounds, set using the dumbbell’s manual adjustment knobs.
• Sold in the color black, as single units or in pairs.
• Sold exclusively on Amazon.com between July and September 2025, for $170 to $320.

Consumers should check the lot code before continuing to use the dumbbell or before registering for the recall. The affected dumbbells were sold as home fitness equipment for strength training. The dumbbells include handles, weight plates, and a molded plastic tray that holds the weight plates nested in the base.

Why Were the Amazon Basics Dumbbells Recalled?

The Amazon Basics Dumbbells were recalled because their weight plates can fail to fully engage during weight adjustment. When a plate does not fully engage, it can dislodge from the handle while someone lifts or sets the dumbbell down. CPSC classified the failure as an impact hazard separate from any specific injury, since none of Amazon’s eight reports described one. Amazon carried out the recall voluntarily, in coordination with CPSC, rather than under a mandatory order. Amazon recalled the affected units and is now offering a refund to each registered owner. The return steps are covered in What Should Consumers Do below.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Amazon received eight reports describing the weight plates failing to engage completely and dislodging from the dumbbell handle during use. No injuries have been reported in connection with the Amazon Basics Dumbbells as of the CPSC notice. None of the reports describe a specific injury type. These reports reflect what consumers voluntarily told Amazon. They do not prove that every recalled dumbbell will fail, or that the hazard has stopped causing incidents. A recall does not establish that any single dumbbell caused harm to a particular user. Anyone hurt by a dislodging weight plate can report the incident directly to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who owns a recalled Amazon Basics dumbbell with lot code C250306VJAW5 should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the dumbbell immediately and keep it away from children and pets until it is returned.
2. Check the outer cardboard packaging box for lot code C250306VJAW5 to confirm the unit is part of the recall.
3. Register online at amazondumbbellrecall.expertinquiry.com to receive a prepaid shipping label.
4. Pack the dumbbell handle and ship it back to Amazon using the prepaid label.
5. Wait for Amazon to issue a full refund to the original payment method, or as an Amazon gift card. The refund follows once the handle is received.
6. Contact Amazon toll-free at 877-551-7153, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, with questions. You can also report the incident to CPSC at SaferProducts.gov or the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

CPSC has recalled two other adjustable dumbbells for a similar weight-plate hazard. In April 2026, Tzumi Electronics recalled about 50,000 FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select dumbbells. The action followed more than 115 reports of plates dislodging, including six injuries[2]. In June 2025, Johnson Health Tech recalled roughly 3,844,200 BowFlex 552 and 1090 dumbbells, citing more than 100 injuries[3]. Read more about the FitRx dumbbell recall and the Bowflex dumbbell recall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is There an Amazon Basics Dumbbell Lawsuit?

No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed over the Amazon Basics 55 Lbs. Adjustable Dumbbells recall. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s pending-MDL list shows no matching case. No entry named Amazon, Amazon Basics, or this dumbbell.

What Is the Recall Number for the Amazon Basics Dumbbell Recall?

The recall number for the Amazon Basics dumbbell recall is 26-486, assigned by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. That number identifies the recall action itself, while lot code C250306VJAW5 identifies which specific dumbbells are affected. To confirm your unit, check the lot code instead of the recall number.

Does the Amazon Basics Dumbbell Recall Cover Units Sold Outside the United States?

The Amazon Basics dumbbell recall covers only United States sales because its importer, Amazon.com Services LLC, is based in Seattle, Washington, and CPSC’s authority is domestic. The notice gives no separate figure for units sold outside the country.

Who Made and Imported the Recalled Amazon Basics Dumbbells?

The Amazon Basics dumbbells recalled in this action were manufactured in China. Amazon.com Services LLC imported them into the United States, based in Seattle, Washington. Amazon then sold them directly on Amazon.com under the Amazon Basics brand.

Does Amazon List This Recall on Its Own Website?

Yes, Amazon lists this recall on its own website, in the Recalls and Product Safety Alerts section of Amazon.com. This section sits apart from the CPSC notice cited elsewhere on this page as the recall’s official source.

Have Other Adjustable Dumbbells Been Recalled for a Similar Reason?

Yes, other adjustable dumbbells have been recalled for a similar weight-plate hazard. The FitRx SmartBell Quick-Select recall (CPSC recall number 26-431, model 8361) and the BowFlex 552 and 1090 recall both cited plates dislodging during use, though FitRx’s remedy is a free replacement rather than Amazon’s refund.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Amazon-Recalls-Amazon-Basics-55-Lbs-Adjustable-Dumbbells-Due-to-Impact-Hazard
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Tzumi-Electronics-Recalls-FitRx-SmartBell-Quick-Select-Adjustable-Dumbbells-Due-to-Serious-Injury-from-Impact-Hazard
3. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bowflex-adjustable-dumbbells-recall/