CPSC recall · Reported August 23, 2006
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.
York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa. recalled This recall involves all 7' Int'l Hard Chrome 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars wit….
Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking was recalled by York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa. in August 23, 2006. Reason: Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which co…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell…. Verify recall #06243 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which co….
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- agency class
- August 23, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06243 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06243 |
| Date reported | August 23, 2006 |
| Date initiated | August 23, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 3,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (06243) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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