The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·18211·Announced 2018-08-29

Cybex Smith Press Weight-Lifting Equipment Recalled Due to Serious Injury Hazards

Cybex is recalling Smith Press models 5340 and 5341 because the weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards. Consumers should stop using the equipment and contact Cybex for a repair or refund.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly reports 27 injuries, including serious injuries of paralysis and spinal fracture, which meets the rubric criteria for 'significant injury reports' under the Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Cybex International Inc. is recalling approximately 15,000 units of Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment, specifically models 5340 and 5341. The recall is due to a hazard where the weight bar can fall, posing serious injury risks to users. The equipment was sold to fitness facilities and gymnasiums through Cybex direct sales representatives, fitness equipment dealers, and online from 1989 through 2009 for between $1,000 and $3,400.

The firm has received 27 reports of injuries associated with the equipment, including serious injuries such as paralysis and spinal fracture. Model 5340 was manufactured and distributed from 1989 through 1993, while model 5341 was manufactured and distributed from 1993 through 2009. The model number is printed on the base of the frame of the Smith Press equipment.

Consumers should immediately stop using the weight-lifting equipment and contact Cybex for instructions. Cybex will provide a free repair for model 5341 or a credit or refund of the current value for model 5340. All known purchasers are being contacted by the firm. For more information, consumers can call Cybex toll-free at 877-423-3253 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.cybexintl.com and click on “Support”.

The recalled product

Product
Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment
Manufacturer
Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
Category
Consumer Product — Fitness Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
15,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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