CPSC recall · Reported August 25, 2015
Cybex International Recalls Arm Curl Machines Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.
Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass. recalled This recall involves four models of exercise machines that allow consumers to use the res….
Cybex International Recalls Arm Curl Machines Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass. in August 25, 2015. Reason: The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a f…. Verify recall #15749 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing a….
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- August 25, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15749 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves four models of exercise machines that allow consumers to use the resistance from the selected weight to perform bicep curls. The user sits on an adjustable seat, selects the amount of weight, and grabs the swivel handles to perform a curl motion towards them. The recall affects the VR2, VR2TA, Eagle, and the VR3 models with the following serial numbers. A complete list of serial numbers is available at www.cybexintl.com. The serial number is located on the frame tube of the weight stack by the floor. Cybex and the model name are printed on the top of the machine. Models Serial Numbers starting with VR2 Arm Curl 451691S068646, 4535XXXX A01-050 through A03-230 SN #1, SN#0006 X05-070 through X12-230 Y01-090 through Y12-300 Z01-060 through Z12-200 VR2TA Arm Curl A01-100 through A12-190 B01-260 through B09-180 X10-230 Y10-210, Y12-310 Z02-240 through Z12-160 Eagle Arm Curl 1107090W through 1107098X A01-061 through A12-291 B01-081 through B12-281 C01-091 through C10-311 X01-071 through X12-311 Y01-131 through Y12-311 Z01-051 through Z12-301 VR3 Arm Curl 1005120708168N A01-051 through A12-291 B00-121 through B12-281 C01-041 through C10-311 Z09-061 through Z12-281
Reason for recall
The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Cybex is contacting purchasers of the recalled arm curl machines directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15749 |
| Date reported | August 25, 2015 |
| Date initiated | August 25, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 4,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair kit. Cybex is contacting purc…
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