Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly

Recalled October 29, 2008 · CPSC recall 09026 · Cybex

Hazard

The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Contact Cybex to receive a free replacement fuse. If requested, a Cybex technician can install the fuse free of charge. Cybex is directly contacting known purchasers.

Units

About 19,000

Incidents / injuries

Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling.

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.

What to do

Contact

For additional information, contact Cybex toll free at (866) 897-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Cybexintl.com

Product

Cybex Treadmills

Manufacturer(s)

Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.

Retailers

Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →