York Barbell Company · Recalled
Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
- Units
- About 3,300
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $200–$500
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.
- Product type
- Exercise Machines/Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.
Incident log
York Barbell has received two reports of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 23 2006; last revised JUL 15 2024.