CPSC2016-05-10
Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass.
Hazard
The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Cybex to arrange to return the weight bench and for a free replacement unit. Cybex is directly contacting owners of the recalled benches.
Sold at
Cybex direct sales force or its distributors directly to gyms nationwide from December 2008 through September 2015 for about $1,100.
Affected count
About 400
Injuries reported
The firm received 10 reports of frames breaking near the weld point. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Decline free weight benches
Consumer contact
Cybex toll-free at 888-462-9239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Support for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Cybex-International-Recalls-Decline-Free-Weight-BenchesDon't want to check this manually?
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