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Product Recall Number: 15-749

Why was Arm Curl Machines recalled?

The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.

Arm Curl Machines
Here's product recall specific data for Arm Curl Machines.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-749

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2015-08-25

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 4,400

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from November 1996 through October 2008 for between $3,700 and $4,200  

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Cybex International, Inc., of Medway, Mass. 

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed