Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6724.
This recall involves the Olympic Decline free weight bench with model numbers 16060, 16061, 16062 and 16063. The bench consists of a steel frame with an upholstered pad on which the user rests his/her back, and a rack on which the user can engage a 7-foot bar with its weight plates when the user completes the exercise routine. On all of these models the upholstered pad is configured at a 15 degree angle so that, in use, the user's back and shoulders are lower than the user's thighs and knees. A decal bearing the unit's model and serial number is affixed to the tube near where the user's feet are placed when using the unit. The recalled benches have serial numbers C1208 through K0915, which represent manufacture dates of December 2008 through September 2015. "Cybex" is printed on the benches.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6724.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Cybex to arrange to return the weight bench and for a free replacement unit. Cybex is directly contacting owners of the recalled benches.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Cybex Direct Sales Force Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms Nationwide From December 2008 Through September 2015 For About $1,100. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6724.
Cybex toll-free at 888-462-9239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Support for more information.
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Cybex Direct Sales Force Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms Nationwide From December 2008 Through September 2015 For About $1,100. Recall FAQ
Cybex Direct Sales Force Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms Nationwide From December 2008 Through September 2015 For About $1,100. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert). The notice was published on May 10, 2016 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 400 units are potentially affected.