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Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co.
After Reports of Units Breaking
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Manufacturer: York Barbell Company Inc., of York, Pa.
Hazard: Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar
can break under the pressure of significant weight, which
could injure consumers and by-standers.
Incidents/Injuries: York Barbell has received two reports
of bars breaking under the pressure of significant weight.
No injuries have been reported.
Description and Models: 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 6 ½’ 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.
Sold at: Fitness wholesalers and retailers nationwide from
November 2005 through July 2006 for between $200 and $500.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bars
immediately and return them to York Barbell for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: 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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ITT Water Technology Inc.
Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Goulds Pumps®, Bell & Gossett® and Red
Jacket Water Products Brand Pumps for Fire Suppression
Systems
Manufacturer: Water Technology Inc., of Auburn, N.Y.
Hazard: A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully
tightened, which can lead to the pump failing during use.
If pumps sold with fire suppression systems fail, the
risk of fire damage increases. The pump itself does not
pose a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: ITT Water Technology Inc. has received
one report of a pump failing to start during a system test.
No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled pumps are general in purpose,
but are sometimes used in fire suppression systems. The
pumps were sold under the Goulds Pumps, Bell & Gossett
and Red Jacket Water Products brands. The pumps can be
identified by having Model NPE, NPO, MCC, MCS, SM or
Series 3530 on their nameplate. Recalled pumps were
manufactured between December 2005 and July 26, 2006.
They have date code M05, A06, B06, C06, D06, E06, F06
or G06. The date code is the first three digits of the
serial number on the pump nameplate.
Sold at: Pump distributors nationwide from December 2005
through July 2006 for about $800.
Manufactured In: United States
Remedy: Installers of fire suppression systems will be
contacted by ITT Water Technology Inc. to schedule an
inspection and replacement. Please contact ITT Water
Technology Inc. if you have not been contacted yet.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call ITT Water
Technology Inc. at (800) 984-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s
Web site at www.goulds.com or www.bellgossett.com
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Blount International Inc.
Recalls Replacement Blades
for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers
Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement
Snapper Lawnmower Blades
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Blount International Inc., of Kansas City,
Mo.
Hazard: When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement
blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a
serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: Blount has received six reports of
replacement blades either cracking or breaking. No
injuries have been reported.
Description and Models: The recalled replacement lawn-
mower blades are intended for use on Snapper riding
lawnmowers. The recalled blades are sold for use as
replacement parts under the Oregon® and Silver Streak®
brands only. Original equipment blades on Snapper
lawnmowers and “Snapper” brand replacement blades are
not included in this recall. The recalled blades are
red and marked “MADE IN USA,” “GRASS SIDE CX”, “Oregon”
or “SILVER STREAK.” The part number and date code are
engraved on one side of the blade. The recalled blades
are part numbers: 99-111, 99-112, 99-113, 99-114,
99-117, 99-118, 99-926, 99-930 and date codes: BL, BM,
BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ, CA, CB,
CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CJ, CK, CL, CM, CN, CP.
Sold at: Power or yard equipment dealers and hardware
stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006
for between $16 and $28.
Manufactured In: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the
replacement blades and return them to the store where
purchased or any other retailer that carries Oregon®
or Silver Streak® replacement parts for a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can
contact Blount at (866) 685-5449 between 8 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Blount’s Web
sites at www.blount.com or www.Oregonchain.com
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