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Product Recall Number: 06-243

Why was Olympic Weightlifting Bars recalled?

Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and by-standers.

Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Here's product recall specific data for Olympic Weightlifting Bars.

  • Product Recall Number: 06-243

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2006-08-22

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Olympic Weightlifting Bars

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 3,300 Olympic Weightlifting Bars. Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and by-standers.Name of Product: Olympic Weightlifting BarsUnits: About 3,300Manufacturer: York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.Hazard: Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and by-standers.Incidents/Injuries: York Barbell has received two reports of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight. No injuries have been reported.Description and Models: 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 6 ½ ' 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.Sold at: Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.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.

  • Hazard Description: Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and by-standers.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 3,300

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

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

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

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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