Fringe Sport warranty for strength equipment
The short version
Fringe Sport covers strength equipment in full for 3 years, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 25 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Fringe Sport's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 3 yearsNo partial coverage
- Full coverage25-55 lb bumper plates3 years
- Full coverage10-15 lb bumper plates1 year
Varies by model line
Fringe Sport words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- Bumper PlatesFull: 3 years. No partial coverage
- BarbellsFull: None. Partial to lifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original purchaser only.
- Lighter 10 and 15 lb plates have a shorter 1-year warranty.
- A bumper blowout in the warranty period gets a free replacement plate.
- Covers the original purchaser only; the warranty can't be transferred.
How other brands compare for strength equipment
- 1. Crossrope56/100 · Full: 1 year
- 2. Body-Solid45/100 · Full: None
- 3. ETHOS45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Hoist Fitness45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Rogue Fitness45/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for strength equipment.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- TargetMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 11 stores
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Play It Again SportsMost items7 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for strength equipment where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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