The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereCPSC·04502·Announced 2003-10-08

CPSC Recalls Cybex and Trotter Treadmills Due to Fire Hazard

Cybex International is recalling 33,719 treadmills because dust accumulation can cause overheating and fire. Five fire incidents with property damage have been reported.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with five reported incidents resulting in property damage, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' under the Severe (4) classification.

Plain-English summary

Cybex International, Inc. is recalling specific models of Cybex and Trotter treadmills due to a fire hazard. The recall covers 33,719 units sold between September 1993 and October 2001. The affected models include the Cybex 400T, Cybex 410T, Trotter 510, Trotter 525, Trotter 535, and CXT+. These treadmills are black with gray coloring, have rectangular uprights, and measure 69 inches in length and 30 inches in width.

The hazard exists because dust can accumulate inside the treadmill's hood due to a lack of regular maintenance. This accumulation can lead to overheating and ignition. The company has received five reports of fire, which resulted in property damage to the treadmills and, in some instances, smoke-related damage to the surrounding area. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Cybex will schedule free repairs with a certified service technician. Consumers can contact Cybex toll-free at (888) 678-3846 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.cybexintl.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Cybex or Trotter Treadmill
Manufacturer
Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
33,719

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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