Reported Aug 25, 2015
Cybex International Recalls Arm Curl Machines Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Arm Curl Machines
- Amount recalled
- About 4,400
Where it was sold
Sold at Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from November 1996 through October 2008 for between $3,700 and $4,200.
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 108 reports of incidents, including 12 reports of injury to users. One injury involved loss of sight to one eye.
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