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Recall 18211 — Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2018-08-29

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
18211
Date of alert
2018-08-29
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Brand
Cybex International Inc., of Owatonna, Minn.
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: This recall involves the Cybex Smith Press model 5340, manufactured and distributed from 1989 through 1993, and model 5341, manufactured and distributed from 1993 through 2009. The models have a weight bar seated between two parallel vertical tracks on latch pins. The weight bar can be moved up and down to perform upper body and lower body exercises. The equipment is used primarily in fitness facilities. The weight bar was sold with the Smith Press, and the weights were sold separately. The model number is printed on the base of the frame of the Smith Press equipment. Hazards: The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Cybex-Recalls-WeightLifting-Equipment-Due-to-S

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