Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3343.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3343.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Fitness Wholesalers And Retailers Nationwide From November 2005 Through July 2006 For Between $200 And $500. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3343.
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
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Fitness Wholesalers And Retailers Nationwide From November 2005 Through July 2006 For Between $200 And $500. Recall FAQ
Fitness Wholesalers And Retailers Nationwide From November 2005 Through July 2006 For Between $200 And $500. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking. The notice was published on August 23, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,300 units are potentially affected.