Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-10-29 · 09026
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.
Recall
Number
09026
Date
2008-10-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cybex Treadmills
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.