Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After
Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
Why was Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After recalled?
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Olympic Weightlifting Bars
- Company
- York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 3,300
- Sold at
- Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.
- Recall date
- August 23, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- York Barbell has received two reports of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.