Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1787.
The Decline model free weight benches are designed for use in professional gyms and come in three model numbers: 16060, 16061 and 16062. The Decline model free weight bench is a traditional Olympic bench which accommodates a 7' wide Olympic bar, and the back pad declines from the knee to the shoulders at a 15 degree angle. The model numbers can be found on the bottom of the tube near where the feet are placed with serial numbers C1208 through H0913 which stand for the manufacture dates, December 2008 through September 2013.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1787.
Consumers should stop using the benches immediately and contact Cybex to arrange for instructions for inspecting the frames for cracks or weakness and for installing the free repair.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sold By Cybex Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms From December 2008 Through September 2013 For About $1,100. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1787.
Cybex Internationals toll-free at (888) 678-3846 from 8 a.m. to 5 ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Support for more information.
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Sold By Cybex Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms From December 2008 Through September 2013 For About $1,100. Recall FAQ
Sold By Cybex Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms From December 2008 Through September 2013 For About $1,100. is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert). The notice was published on January 9, 2014 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 234 units are potentially affected.