Cybex Recalls Weight-Lifting Equipment Due to Serious Injury Hazards

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

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.

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• Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment · About 15,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn..

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 27 reports of injuries, including serious injuries of paralysis and spinal fracture.

Consumer contact

Cybex toll-free at 877-423-3253 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on “Support” for more information.

Recall history and context

Cybex appears in 8 CPSC recalls on record. See all Cybex recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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