CPSC2018-08-29
Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards
Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
Hazard
The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the weight-lifting equipment and contact Cybex for instructions on how to receive a free repair for model 5341 or a credit or refund of the current value for model 5340. All known purchasers are being contacted by the firm.
Sold at
Through Cybex direct sales representatives and fitness equipment dealers to fitness facilities and gymnasiums and online at www.cybexintl.com from 1989 through 2009 for between $1,000 and $3,400.
Affected count
About 15,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 27 reports of injuries, including serious injuries of paralysis and spinal fracture.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment
Consumer contact
Cybex toll-free at 877-423-3253 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on “Support” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Cybex-Recalls-WeightLifting-Equipment-Due-to-Serious-Injury-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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