The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09026·Announced 2008-10-29

Cybex Treadmills Recalled Due to Unexpected Speed Increase and Fall Hazard

Cybex International is recalling approximately 19,000 treadmills because they can speed up unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to users.

What this means for you

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 risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injuries have not been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Cybex International Inc. is recalling approximately 19,000 Cybex treadmills due to a malfunction in the lower control board. This defect can cause the treadmills to speed up unexpectedly while in use, creating a fall hazard for consumers.

The recall involves 115V only models 445T, 455T, 530T, 450T, 500T, 515T, 520T, and 550T. The 220V models are not included in this recall. The affected treadmills are black and gray with rectangular uprights and a display panel on a console as wide as the treadmill. The brand name "Cybex" and the model number are written on the console.

Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents where the treadmill unexpectedly increased speed, including six reports of consumers falling. No injuries or deaths were reported in the source text. The treadmills were sold by Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. They should 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. For additional information, consumers can contact Cybex toll free at (866) 897-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.Cybexintl.com.

The recalled product

Product
Cybex Treadmills
Manufacturer
Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Exercise Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
19,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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