Watch this before buying POWERBLOCK urethane dumbbells - cracking issue

UPDATE: Powerblock honored my warranty no questions asked and sent me the most current U-90 plates. All I had to do was pay $150 USD for the shipping and deal with customs. I had the option of getting these plates for free and keeping my lifetime warranty or get the other models at a discount and get the limited time warranties attached to these models. I opted for the U-90s again hoping that this issue has been fixed.


It is really exciting to own Powerblock dumbbells, initially. They save space and are the quickest at changing weights in the industry.

However, that love story will not last because the urethane coated plates will suddenly start to break off at the joints after a few years. ALL the black plastic material is now starting to weep a sticky residue and ALL the plates have fallen off. This is not only dissapointing because I expected them to last into the next generation, but also a HUGE safety issue. I am lucky this didn't happened mid lift with 180 lbs over my face or limbs.

This is not an isolated incident as you can see if you searched other videos and user accounts on the web. My Powerblocks see absolutely no sunlight inside and I am the only user.


I hope this helps others in their decisions. If your into throwing $2000 away for disposable weights, then great. It is important to note the previous U-90 warranties were lifetime and current models only carry a 5 year warranty. If not, please consider all metal weights which will last past your lifetime.