CPSC2008-10-29
Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Hazard
The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Contact Cybex to receive a free replacement fuse. If requested, a Cybex technician can install the fuse free of charge. Cybex is directly contacting known purchasers.
Sold at
Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.
Affected count
About 19,000
Injuries reported
Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Cybex Treadmills
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Cybex toll free at (866) 897-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Cybexintl.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Cybex-International-Recalls-Treadmills-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Can-Speed-Up-UnexpectedlyDon't want to check this manually?
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