CPSCAugust 23, 2006consumer
Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders.
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled bars immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full refund.
Brands named
york barbellolympicolympic weightliftingweightliftingweightlifting bars
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