Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly
危险说明 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.
受影响产品
官方描述 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.
事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries
- Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling.
官方补救措施 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.
消费者联系信息
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
相关企业
制造商:Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
制造国家/地区:United States
零售商:Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.