CPSC recall 09-026, announced October 29, 2008, covers Cybex Treadmills (about 19,000 units). The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The notice cites 24 incident reports. Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Recall contact: call (866) 897-9199, or go to www.Cybexintl.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Cybex" and the model number are written on the console.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cybex International
- Manufacturer
- Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 09-026
- Units
- About 19,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.
Cybex Treadmills
CPSC product type: Exercise Machines/Equipment
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Cybex toll free at (866) 897-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Cybexintl.com
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