CPSCGeneral Alert
Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
Published: August 23, 2006Recall ID: 06243Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 7' Int'l Hard Chrome 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32012 and 32013, 7' Int'l Black Oxide 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32020 and 32021, 7' International Men's Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 32010 and 6½' International Women's Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 32011. The bars have split sleeves and YORK is printed on the sleeve assemblies of each bar.
Affected Products
Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Weightlifting-Bars-Recalled-by-York-Barbell-Co-After-Reports-of-Units-Breaking- |
| Title | Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/ddf3d29bd7734c6e852de14d495b1e4a.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Weightlifting Bars |
| Hazards › Name | Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders. |
| Injuries › Name | York Barbell has received two reports of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Olympic Weightlifting Bars |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,300 |
| Recall I D | 3343 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500. |
| Recall Date | 2006-08-23T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 7' Int'l Hard Chrome 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32012 and 32013, 7' Int'l Black Oxide 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32020 and 32021, 7' International Men's Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 32010 and 6½' International Women's Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 32011. The bars have split sleeves and YORK is printed on the sleeve assemblies of each bar. |
| Recall Number | 06243 |
| Manufacturers › Name | York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact York Barbell Co. at (800) 358-9675 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.yorkbarbell.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-07-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |