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Product recall · CPSCAugust 29, 2018Serious
Cybex Weight-Lifting Equipment
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Serious injuries are a stated risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves the Cybex Smith Press model 5340, manufactured and distributed from 1989 through 1993, and model 5341, manufactured and distributed from 1993 through 2009. The models have a weight bar seated between two parallel vertical tracks on latch pins. The weight bar can be moved up and down to perform upper body and lower body exercises. The equipment is used primarily in fitness facilities. The weight bar was sold with the Smith Press, and the weights were sold separately. The model number is printed on the base of the frame of the Smith Press equipment.
Details
- Units affected
- About 15,000
- Recall date
- August 29, 2018
- Brand
- Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 27 reports of injuries, including serious injuries of paralysis and spinal fracture.
53405341
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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