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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.

Recall #
16742
Affected scope
About 400
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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….

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 CPSC recall-The frame on the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing an impact injury hazard..

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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 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 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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
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…

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  • 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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16742.
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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