CPSC2014-01-09
Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Hazard
The frame of the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing fall and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the benches immediately and contact Cybex to arrange for instructions for inspecting the frames for cracks or weakness and for installing the free repair.
Sold at
Sold by Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from December 2008 through September 2013 for about $1,100.
Affected count
234
Injuries reported
The firm received nine reports of frames fatiguing near the weld point. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Olympic Decline free weight bench
Consumer contact
Cybex Internationals toll-free at (888) 678-3846 from 8 a.m. to 5 ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Support for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Cybex-International-Recalls-Decline-Free-Weight-BenchesDon't want to check this manually?
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