Cybex International Recalls Arm Curl Machines Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6488.
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
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-6488.
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.
✅ 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 Cybex Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms From November 1996 Through October 2008 For Between $3,700 And $4,200 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-6488.
Cybex International toll-free at 888-678-3846 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Support, followed by Service and then Recalls for more information.
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Cybex Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms From November 1996 Through October 2008 For Between $3,700 And $4,200 Recall FAQ
Cybex Or Its Distributors Directly To Gyms From November 1996 Through October 2008 For Between $3,700 And $4,200 is the subject of a sports & recreation recall: Cybex International Recalls Arm Curl Machines Due to Impact Injury Hazard (Recall Alert) . The notice was published on August 25, 2015 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,400 units are potentially affected.