Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 23, 2026

Recall Summary

Liberty Hardware Manufacturing Corp., of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars on September 26, 2024. The recall notice, identified as CPSC Recall Number 24378, involves approximately 174,500 units sold in the United States. The recalled products were manufactured in China and sold at major retailers nationwide and online from January 2011 through May 2024.

Affected Products

The recall includes Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars sold under the following brands and model numbers: Peerless, model PL585; Safety First, models SF585 and S1F585; and Delta, model DF585. The recalled safety bars are powder-coated aluminum, sold in the color white, and feature a one-inch diameter tube with two gripping surfaces located at approximately 8 inches and 15 inches. The model number and brand name are listed on a label on the product’s packaging. The products were sold at Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Walmart, and other hardware and plumbing stores and suppliers nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com and FlyingBulldogs.com. The retail price range for the recalled safety bars was between $16 and $55.

Hazard Information

According to the recall notice, the plastic sticker grip pads on the recalled Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bars can become dislodged after installation on tubs with tapered side walls. This condition can make the safety bars unstable during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Liberty Hardware has received fourteen reports of the plastic sticker grip pads becoming dislodged after installation or otherwise needing replacement. Among these reports, one incident involved a fall that resulted in a minor injury. No other injuries or incidents were specified in the recall notice.

Consumer Action Required

Consumers who own a recalled Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bar should immediately stop using the product. The recall notice instructs consumers to contact Liberty Hardware to arrange for the return of the recalled safety bar. Consumers can request to receive a pre-paid shipping label and free packaging to return the product. The recall notice does not specify any alternative instructions for consumers who cannot locate their model number or brand name on the product packaging.

Official Remedy

The official remedy offered by Liberty Hardware is a refund. Consumers who return the recalled Multi-Grip Tub Safety Bar will receive a $35 refund. The recall notice does not specify whether the refund amount is per unit or if multiple units are eligible for separate refunds. The remedy does not include a replacement product or repair option.

Contact Information

Consumers with questions or who wish to initiate the return process can contact Liberty Hardware toll-free at 844-811-4541 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Consumers may also email the company at recall@libertyhardware.com. Additional information is available online at www.libertyhardware.com/recall-notices/tub-safety-bar or by visiting www.libertyhardware.com and clicking on “RECALL NOTICE” on the bottom right of the website. The recall notice does not specify a deadline for contacting Liberty Hardware or for requesting the refund.

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