Cybex International Recalls Leg Press Due to Risk of Injury

Hazard

The weight platform locking mechanism can fail and the backrest can disengage during normal use, posing a risk of injury to the consumer.

Remedy

Commercial locations should immediately stop using these leg presses until they order and install a free repair kit. Cybex International is contacting its customers directly.

Repair

Incidents & injuries

Cybex has received four reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

This recall involves Cybex model 16110 plate-loaded leg presses used in commercial gyms. The leg presses have a metal frame, an adjustable backrest and can be ordered in a variety of colors. The name "Cybex" is located on the outer left side of the upper frame. The Serial Number label can be found on the lower main frame near the floor and ranges from D072216110 through G091416110.

Sold on

Authorized Cybex dealers and distributors nationwide from July 2009 to September 2012 for about $4,035.

Contact the company

Cybex International; toll-free at (888) 678-3846, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at [email protected] or online at www.cybexintl.com and click on Service and Support, then Service and then Recalls for more information.