Arm Curl Machines
CPSC Recall #15-749 — August 25, 2015
Product
Arm Curl Machines
Description
The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing the users to hit themselves in the face or head.
Hazard
The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 108 reports of incidents, including 12 reports of injury to users. One injury involved loss of sight to one eye.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 4,400
Sold At
Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from November 1996 through October 2008 for between $3,700 and $4,200
Manufacturer
Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass.
Manufactured In
United States