Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2018-08-29 · 18211
Hazards
The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
Recall
Number
18211
Date
2018-08-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
Retailer(s)
Through Cybex direct sales representatives and fitness equipment dealers to fitness facilities and gymnasiums and online at www.cybexintl.com from 1989 through 2009 for between $1,000 and $3,400.
Distributor(s)
Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
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.