Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
Recall 06243 · Aug 23, 2006 · York Barbell Company Inc.
3,300
units affected
3,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06243
- Date
- Aug 23, 2006
- Company
- York Barbell Company Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,300
- Product
- Olympic Weightlifting Bars
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- York Barbell has received two reports of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled olympic weightlifting bars?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.