CPSC2015-08-25
Cybex International Recalls Arm Curl Machines Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Hazard
The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Cybex is contacting purchasers of the recalled arm curl machines directly.
Sold at
Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from November 1996 through October 2008 for between $3,700 and $4,200
Affected count
About 4,400
Injuries reported
The firm has received 108 reports of incidents, including 12 reports of injury to users. One injury involved loss of sight to one eye.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Arm Curl Machines
Consumer contact
Cybex International toll-free at 888-678-3846 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Support, followed by Service and then Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Cybex-International-Recalls-Arm-Curl-MachinesDon't want to check this manually?
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