Cybex International Inc. Recalls Treadmills Previously Repaired Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Cybex Int'l, today announced a voluntary recall of Cybex or Trotter Treadmills sold nationwide from September 1993 through October 2001.
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2007
Release #08-041
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 678-3846
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Cybex International Inc. Recalls Treadmills Previously Repaired Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Cybex or Trotter Treadmills
Units: 4,700 (33,719 units were recalled on October 8, 2003)
Manufacturer: Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Hazard: During repairs associated with the October 8, 2003 recall, wire nuts were installed improperly, causing the treadmills to overheat and posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Cybex International has received five reports of treadmills overheating or catching fire resulting in damage to the treadmill. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the treadmills “Cybex 400T,” “Cybex 410T,” “Trotter 510,” “Trotter 525”, “Trotter 535”, and “CXT+” that were recalled (link) on October 8, 2003 and later repaired. The treadmills are black with gray coloring, have rectangular uprights, and measure 69 inches long and 30 inches wide. The brands and models are written on the display panel. The “CXT+” model does not bear the brand Cybex or Trotter.
Sold at: Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from September
1993 through October 2001 for between $3,300 and $4,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers whose treadmills were included in the 2003 recall and were repaired should immediately unplug and stop using the treadmills.
Consumers with recalled units will be notified directly by Cybex.
Consumers should call Cybex directly to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Call Cybex toll-free at (888) 678-3846 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.cybexintl.com/retro
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08041.html
