Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards

Active Recall Announced August 29, 2018 CPSC #18211

Quick answer

Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #18211, announced on August 29, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Cybex Smith Press model 5340, manufactured and distributed from 1989 through 1993, and model 5341, manufactured and distributed from 1993 through 2009. The models have a weight bar seated between two parallel vertical tracks on latch pins. The weight bar can be moved up and down to perform upper body and lower body exercises. The equipment is used primarily in fitness facilities. The weight bar was sold with the Smith Press, and the weights were sold separately. The model number is printed on the base of the frame of the Smith Press equipment. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the weight-lifting equipment and contact cybex for instructions on how to receive a free repair for model 5341 or a credit or refund of the current value for model 5340. all known purchasers are being contacted by the firm.. Affected brand: Cybex International Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves the Cybex Smith Press model 5340, manufactured and distributed from 1989 through 1993, and model 5341, manufactured and distributed from 1993 through 2009. The models have a weight bar seated between two parallel vertical tracks on latch pins. The weight bar can be moved up and down to perform upper body and lower body exercises. The equipment is used primarily in fitness facilities. The weight bar was sold with the Smith Press, and the weights were sold separately. The model number is printed on the base of the frame of the Smith Press equipment.

Affected products

Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment

Recalled brands

Cybex International Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the weight-lifting equipment and contact Cybex for instructions on how to receive a free repair for model 5341 or a credit or refund of the current value for model 5340. All known purchasers are being contacted by the firm.

Recall date

August 29, 2018

Categories

Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18211?

CPSC recall #18211 covers Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 29, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves the Cybex Smith Press model 5340, manufactured and distributed from 1989 through 1993, and model 5341, manufactured and distributed from 1993 through 2009. The models have a weight bar seated between two parallel vertical tracks on latch pins. The weight bar can be moved up and down to perform upper body and lower body exercises. The equipment is used primarily in fitness facilities. The weight bar was sold with the Smith Press, and the weights were sold separately. The model number is printed on the base of the frame of the Smith Press equipment.

What is the remedy for recall #18211?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18211 is consumers should immediately stop using the weight-lifting equipment and contact cybex for instructions on how to receive a free repair for model 5341 or a credit or refund of the current value for model 5340. all known purchasers are being contacted by the firm.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Cybex-Recalls-WeightLifting-Equipment-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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