October 3, 2003
CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of Treadmills
The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with CPSC.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Name of product:
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Cybex or Trotter Treadmill
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Units:
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33,719
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Manufacturer:
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Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
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Hazard:
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Fire hazard because of overheating and ignition of dust inside the treadmill's hood. The dust accumulates because of lack
of regular maintenance.
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Incidents/Injuries:
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Five reports of fire resulting in property damage to treadmill and in some instances smoke-related damage to the surrounding
area. No injuries reported.
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Description:
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Treadmill is black with gray coloring and has rectangular uprights. It is 69" in length and 30" in width. It has a small
display panel that is almost as wide as the treadmill. The brands and models "Cybex 400T", "Cybex 410T", "Trotter 510",
"Trotter 525", or "Trotter 535" are written on the display panel. "CXT+" is another recalled model but does not bear the
brand Cybex or Trotter.
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Sold at:
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Cybex dealers and direct from Cybex International, between September 1993 and October 2001, for about $4,000.
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Manufactured in:
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USA
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Remedy:
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Unplug and stop using treadmill immediately. Repairs will be scheduled free of charge with a certified Cybex service technician.
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Contact:
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Call Cybex toll-free at (888) 678-3846 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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October 23, 2007
CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Recalls Treadmills Previously Repaired Due to Fire Hazard
The following product safety recall was conducted by the firm in cooperation with CPSC.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
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Name of product:
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Cybex or Trotter Treadmill
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Units:
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4,700 (33, 719 units were recalled on October 8, 2003)
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Manufacturer:
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Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
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Hazard:
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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.
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Incidents/Injuries:
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Cybex International has received five reports of treadmills overheating or catching fire resulting in damage to the treadmill.
No injuries have been reported.
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Description:
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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.
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Sold at:
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Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from September 1993 through October 2001 for between $3,300 and $4,000.
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Manufactured in:
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United States
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Remedy:
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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.
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Contact:
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Call Cybex toll-free at (888) 678-3846 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of serious injury
or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under agency's juridiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage
from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers
and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's
work to insure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals
- contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products
over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter
at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html.
Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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