"Was Olympic Weightlifting Bars recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #06243 was issued on 2006-08-23. %!s(\u003cnil\u003e)"

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

Recall Date

2006-08-23

Products Involved

Olympic Weightlifting Bars

Full Recall Description

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.

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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28