Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported May 10, 2016
Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard.
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Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass. recalled This recall involves the Olympic Decline free weight bench with model numbers 16060, 1606… - a moderate-severity action.
Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Reca… was recalled by Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass. in May 10, 2016. Reason: The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Cybex to arrange…. Verify recall #16742 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard..
- Moderate
- severity level
- May 10, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16742 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #16742) was formally reported on May 10, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 400.
The documented reason for this recall is: The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Cybex to arrange to return the weight bench and for a free replacement unit. Cybex is directly contacting owners of the recall… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Outdoor & Sports recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 510 outdoor & sports recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
About 400
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves the Olympic Decline free weight bench with model numbers 16060, 16061, 16062 and 16063. The bench consists of a steel frame with an upholstered pad on which the user rests his/her back, and a rack on which the user can engage a 7-foot bar with its weight plates when the user completes the exercise routine. On all of these models the upholstered pad is configured at a 15 degree angle so that, in use, the user's back and shoulders are lower than the user's thighs and knees. A decal bearing the unit's model and serial number is affixed to the tube near where the user's feet are placed when using the unit. The recalled benches have serial numbers C1208 through K0915, which represent manufacture dates of December 2008 through September 2015. "Cybex" is printed on the benches.
Reason for recall
The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Cybex to arrange to return the weight bench and for a free replacement unit. Cybex is directly contacting owners of the recalled benches.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16742 |
| Date reported | May 10, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 10, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 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 benches and contact Cybex to arrange to return the weight bench and for a fr…
- Check the recall number (16742) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves the Olympic Decline free weight bench with model numbers 16060, 16061, 16062 and 16063. The bench consists of a steel frame with an upholstered pad on which the user rests his/her back, and a rack on which the user can engage a 7-foot bar with its weight plates when the user completes the exercise routine. On all of these models the upholstered pad is configured at a 15 degree angle so that, in use, the user's back and shoulders are lower than the user's thighs and knees. A decal bearing the unit's model and serial number is affixed to the tube near where the user's feet are placed when using the unit. The recalled benches have serial numbers C1208 through K0915, which represent manufacture dates of December 2008 through September 2015. "Cybex" is printed on the benches.. Recalled by Cybex International, Inc. of Medway, Mass.. Units affected: About 400.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact Cybex to arrange to return the weight bench and for a free replacement unit. Cybex is directly contacting owners of the recalled benches.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 10, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16742.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (16742) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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