CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • October 29, 2008

Cybex International Recalls Treadmills Due to Fall Hazard; Can Speed Up Unexpectedly

This recall involves 115V ONLY Cybex 445T, 455T, 530T, 450T, 500T, 515T, 520T, and 550T treadmills. The 220V model treadmills are not involved in this recall. The treadmills are black and gray with rectangular uprights. The 530T style treadmill is 81 inches long by 32 inches wide. The 445T style treadmill is 72 inches long by 32 inches wide. The treadmills have a display panel on a console as wide as the treadmill. "Cybex" and the model number are written on the console.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled treadmills. Contact Cybex to receive a free replacement fuse. If requested, a Cybex technician can install the fuse free of charge. Cybex is directly contacting known purchasers.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Cybex toll free at (866) 897-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Cybexintl.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.
Injuries
Cybex International has received 24 reports of incidents involving the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling.
Manufacturer
Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Recall Number
09026

Product Information

Product Name
Cybex Treadmills
Product Type
Exercise Machines/Equipment
Number of Units
About 19,000
Manufacturer Name
Cybex International Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (866) 897-9199
Website www.Cybexintl.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Cybex toll free at (866) 897-9199 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Cybexintl.com