CPSC recall 14-707, announced January 9, 2014, covers Cybex International Olympic Decline free weight bench (234 units). The frame of the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing fall and injury hazards. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the benches immediately and contact Cybex to arrange for instructions for inspecting the frames for cracks or weakness and for installing the free repair. Recall contact: call (888) 678-3846, or go to www.cybexintl.com.
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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.
Which products are included?
The Decline model free weight benches are designed for use in professional gyms and come in three model numbers: 16060, 16061 and 16062. The Decline model free weight bench is a traditional Olympic bench which accommodates a 7' wide Olympic bar, and the back pad declines from the knee to the shoulders at a 15 degree angle. The model numbers can be found on the bottom of the tube near where the feet are placed with serial numbers C1208 through H0913 which stand for the manufacture dates, December 2008 through September 2013.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The frame of the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing fall and injury hazards.
Incidents and injuries
The firm received nine reports of frames fatiguing near the weld point. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the benches immediately and contact Cybex to arrange for instructions for inspecting the frames for cracks or weakness and for installing the free repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Cybex International
- Manufacturer
- Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
- Product type
- Exercise equipment
- Recall number
- 14-707
- Units
- 234
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Sold by Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from December 2008 through September 2013 for about $1,100.
Olympic Decline free weight bench
CPSC product type: Exercise
Recall contact information
Cybex Internationals toll-free at (888) 678-3846 from 8 a.m. to 5 ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Support for more information.
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