Reported Aug 29, 2018
Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards
Cybex International Inc. of Owatonna, Minn.
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 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment
- Amount recalled
- About 15,000
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received 27 reports of injuries, including serious injuries of paralysis and spinal fracture.
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