Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-08-23 · 06243
Hazards
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
Recall
Number
06243
Date
2006-08-23
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.
Retailer(s)
Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.
Country of manufacture
China
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.