CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of
CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of Treadmills
Why was CPSC, Cybex International Inc. Announce Recall of recalled?
Fire hazard because of overheating and ignition of dust inside the treadmill's hood. The dust accumulates because of lack of regular maintenance.
What should I do if I have this product?
Unplug and stop using the treadmill immediately. Repairs will be scheduled free of charge, with a certified Cybex service technician. 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 website at www.cybexintl.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Cybex or Trotter Treadmill
- Company
- Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
- Quantity
- 33,719
- Sold at
- Cybex dealers and direct from Cybex International, between September 1993 and October 2001, for about $4,000.
- Recall date
- October 8, 2003
- Incidents / injuries
- Five reports of fire, resulting in property damage to the treadmill and, in some instances, smoke-related damage to the surrounding area. No injuries reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.