The frame of the bench can collapse forward onto the user
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Cybex International of Medway, Mass., is recalling about 234 Olympic Decline free weight benches.
The frame of the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing fall and injury hazards.
The firm has received nine reports of frames fatiguing near the weld point. No injuries are reported.
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.
The benches, manufactured in the U.S., were sold by Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from December 2008, through September 2013, for about $1,100.
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.
Consumer may contact Cybex International toll-free at (888) 678-3846 from 8 a.m. to 5 ET Monday through Friday.