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Nearly 175,000 bathtub safety bars were recalled because they may become unstable and increase the risk of a fall, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.
Liberty Hardware received 14 reports of the plastic sticker grip pads coming loose after installation, requiring a replacement. One fall resulted in a minor injury.
The recall affects Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars sold under these brands and models, which are listed on a label on the product’s packaging:
The bars are white powder–coated aluminum and have a one-inch diameter tube with two grips at different heights.
Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Liberty Hardware to receive a prepaid shipping label and packing to return the item for a $35 refund.
The safety bars were sold at several retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards and Walmart. They were available from January 2011 through May 2024.
For more information, you may contact Liberty Hardware at 844-811-4541 or by email at recall@libertyhardware.com.
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