Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking

Active Recall Announced August 23, 2006 CPSC #06243

Quick answer

Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking is CPSC recall #06243, announced on August 23, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to york barbell for a full refund.. Affected brand: York Barbell Company Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Olympic Weightlifting Bars

Recalled brands

York Barbell Company Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

August 23, 2006

Categories

Exercise Machines/Equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #06243?

CPSC recall #06243 covers Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 23, 2006. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #06243?

The CPSC remedy for recall #06243 is consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to york barbell for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Weightlifting-Bars-Recalled-by-York-Barbell-Co-After-Reports-of-Units-Breaking-. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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