Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-29). Hazards: fall. About 19,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09026 |
| Published | 2008-10-29 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products | Cybex Treadmills |
| Firm named in the title | Cybex International |
| Firms | Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 19,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000. |
Description
This recall involves 115V ONLY Cybex 445T, 455T, 530T, 450T, 500T, 515T, 520T, and 550T treadmills. The 220V model treadmills are not involved in this recall. The treadmills are black and gray with rectangular uprights. The 530T style treadmill is 81 inches long by 32 inches wide. The 445T style treadmill is 72 inches long by 32 inches wide. The treadmills have a display panel on a console as wide as the treadmill. "Cybex" and the model number are written on the console.
Hazard
The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Contact Cybex to receive a free replacement fuse. If requested, a Cybex technician can install the fuse free of charge. Cybex is directly contacting known purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling.
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