CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of Treadmills
Published: October 8, 2003Recall ID: 04502Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fire hazard because of overheating and ignition of dust inside the treadmill's hood. The dust accumulates because of lack of regular maintenance.
Product Description & Identification
Treadmill is black with gray coloring and has rectangular uprights. It is 69" in length and 30" in width. It has a small display panel that is almost as wide as the treadmill. The brands and models "Cybex 400T," "Cybex 410T," "Trotter 510," "Trotter 525," or "Trotter 535" are written on the display panel. "CXT+" is another recalled model but does not bear the brand Cybex or Trotter.
Affected Products
Cybex or Trotter Treadmill
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Cybex-International-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Treadmills |
| Title | CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of Treadmills |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/cybex-treadmill.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Cybex or Trotter Treadmill |
| Hazards › Name | Fire hazard because of overheating and ignition of dust inside the treadmill's hood. The dust accumulates because of lack of regular maintenance. |
| Injuries › Name | Five reports of fire, resulting in property damage to the treadmill and, in some instances, smoke-related damage to the surrounding area. No injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | Cybex or Trotter Treadmill |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 33,719 |
| Recall I D | 2701 |
| Remedies › Name | Unplug and stop using the treadmill immediately. Repairs will be scheduled free of charge, with a certified Cybex service technician. |
| Retailers › Name | Cybex dealers and direct from Cybex International, between September 1993 and October 2001, for about $4,000. |
| Recall Date | 2003-10-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | Treadmill is black with gray coloring and has rectangular uprights. It is 69" in length and 30" in width. It has a small display panel that is almost as wide as the treadmill. The brands and models "Cybex 400T," "Cybex 410T," "Trotter 510," "Trotter 525," or "Trotter 535" are written on the display panel. "CXT+" is another recalled model but does not bear the brand Cybex or Trotter. |
| Recall Number | 04502 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | Call Cybex toll-free at (888) 678-3846 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.cybexintl.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-20T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |