The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·08041·Announced 2007-10-23

Cybex and Trotter Treadmills Recalled for Fire Hazard After Repairs

Cybex International is recalling approximately 4,700 treadmills previously repaired in 2003 due to a fire hazard caused by improper wiring.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reported property damage (treadmill damage) but no reported injuries, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Cybex International, Inc. is recalling specific Cybex and Trotter treadmills that were part of a previous recall on October 8, 2003, and subsequently repaired. The affected models include the Cybex 400T, Cybex 410T, Trotter 510, Trotter 525, Trotter 535, and CXT+. These units were sold nationwide from September 1993 through October 2001 for between $3,300 and $4,000. The treadmills are black with gray coloring, have rectangular uprights, and measure 69 inches long and 30 inches wide.

During the repairs associated with the 2003 recall, wire nuts were installed improperly. This defect causes the treadmills to overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Cybex International has received five reports of treadmills overheating or catching fire, resulting in damage to the equipment. No injuries have been reported.

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. To schedule a free repair, consumers should 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/retro.

The recalled product

Product
Cybex or Trotter Treadmills
Manufacturer
Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
4,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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