Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards
USCybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards
Recalling Firm: Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
Grund für den Rückruf / Gefahr
TranslatedThe weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
Produktbeschreibung & Identifikation
TranslatedThis 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.
Betroffene Produkte
TranslatedCybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Cybex-Recalls-WeightLifting-Equipment-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazards |
| Title | Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1008_1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cybex Smith Press model 5340 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1008_2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cybex Smith Press model 5341 |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1008_3.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Cybex Smith Press model label |
| Hazards › Name | The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 27 reports of injuries, including serious injuries of paralysis and spinal fracture. |
| Products › Name | Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,000 |
| Recall I D | 8386 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2018-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn. |
| Recall Number | 18211 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Refund |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-08-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
Consumer Action Protocol: What You Should Do Immediately
Safety StepsCheck the model number, serial number, and date stamp on the rating label on the back or underside of the product.
Immediately discontinue using the product. Unplug electrical items and keep juvenile items out of reach of children.
Under statutory consumer protection rules, consumers are entitled to a full refund, certified replacement, or free repair kit without needing the original sales receipt.
If you suffered an injury, illness, or property damage from this product, file an official incident report with regulatory authorities (CPSC).
Your Legal Rights as a Consumer
Recalls are legally binding corrective safety actions overseen by statutory government bodies. Recalling entities are legally prohibited from charging consumers for official safety remedies. If a retailer or dealership refuses your recall remedy, notify the issuing regulatory agency immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Recall
FAQ GuideQ1:What should I do immediately if I own or bought Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards?
Immediately stop using the product and keep it out of reach of children. Disconnect power if electrical, and do not attempt makeshift home repairs.
Q2:Can I get a full refund or free repair for this recall?
Yes. Recalling manufacturers and retail merchants are required under consumer protection regulations to offer a statutory remedy—typically a full refund, certified repair kit, or replacement unit.
Q3:Do I need my original sales receipt to claim a remedy or refund?
In most recall cases, no receipt is required. Because safety recalls are matters of public health and statutory compliance, retailers and manufacturers routinely issue refunds, store credit, or replacement kits upon presentation of the affected product or lot code.
Q4:Where can I verify official information for this safety alert?
This safety alert is aggregated directly from official regulatory agency records (CPSC). You can click the 'Official Agency Alert' link on this page to view the primary government notice and contact the manufacturer directly.
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