[Recalled] Olympic Weightlifting Bars — This recall involves all 7' Int'l Hard Chrome 1000 lb | CPSC 2006-08-23
The product on this page is subject to an official recall. We summarise the regulator's findings and the recommended action.
Recall details
| Product | Olympic Weightlifting Bars |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa. |
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 06243 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 23 August 2006 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. Hazards: Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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