Cybex International Inc. Treadmills Previously Repaired recall: Fire Hazard
Cybex International Inc. Recalls Treadmills Previously Repaired Due to Fire Hazard
Why was Cybex International Inc. Treadmills Previously Repaired recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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 Treadmills
- Company
- Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
- Quantity
- 4,700 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2003)
- Sold at
- Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from September 1993 through October 2001 for between $3,300 and $4,000.
- Recall date
- October 23, 2007
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the treadmills "Cybex 400T," "Cybex 410T," "Trotter 510," "Trotter 525", "Trotter 535", and "CXT+" that were recalled 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.