Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking

Recalled August 23, 2006 · CPSC recall 06243 · Weightlifting

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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.

Units

About 3,300

Incidents / injuries

York Barbell has received two reports of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

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

Product

Olympic Weightlifting Bars

Manufacturer(s)

York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.

Retailers

Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →