CPSC recall 06243
Olympic Weightlifting Bars
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2024-07-15
On 2024-07-15 the CPSC announced a recall of Olympic Weightlifting Bars by York Barbell, citing due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06243 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2006-08-23 |
| Published | 2024-07-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | York Barbell |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Olympic Weightlifting Bars | 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
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Weightlifting-Bars-Recalled-by-York-Barbell-Co-After-Reports-of-Units-Breaking-
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