Recalls / 2008-10-29

Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly

09026 · Recalled 2008-10-29 · CPSC page

Description

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.

Hazards

The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cybex Treadmills		About 19,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Cybex International Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Cybex International, Cybex dealers nationwide, 500, 000.

Consumer contact

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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Source: CPSC recall 09026. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.