CPSCGeneral Alert
Cybex International Recalls Leg Press Due to Risk of Injury
Published: December 6, 2012Recall ID: 13709Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The weight platform locking mechanism can fail and the backrest can disengage during normal use, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Cybex model 16110 plate-loaded leg presses used in commercial gyms. The leg presses have a metal frame, an adjustable backrest and can be ordered in a variety of colors. The name "Cybex" is located on the outer left side of the upper frame. The Serial Number label can be found on the lower main frame near the floor and ranges from D072216110 through G091416110.
Affected Products
Leg Press
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Cybex-International-Recalls-Leg-Press-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | Cybex International Recalls Leg Press Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.134492.Cybex%2520Leg%2520Press_LARGE.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Cybex leg press model 16110 |
| Hazards › Name | The weight platform locking mechanism can fail and the backrest can disengage during normal use, posing a risk of injury to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | Cybex has received four reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Leg Press |
| Products › Type | Exercise Machines/Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1933 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 430 |
| Recall I D | 1481 |
| Remedies › Name | Commercial locations should immediately stop using these leg presses until they order and install a free repair kit. Cybex International is contacting its customers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Cybex dealers and distributors nationwide from July 2009 to September 2012 for about $4,035. |
| Recall Date | 2012-12-06T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Cybex model 16110 plate-loaded leg presses used in commercial gyms. The leg presses have a metal frame, an adjustable backrest and can be ordered in a variety of colors. The name "Cybex" is located on the outer left side of the upper frame. The Serial Number label can be found on the lower main frame near the floor and ranges from D072216110 through G091416110. |
| Recall Number | 13709 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Cybex International; toll-free at (888) 678-3846, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at Recall16110@cybexintl.com or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Service and Support, then Service and then Recalls for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |