Cybex Treadmills Recalled for Falling Hazard

Cybex recalled 19,000 treadmills today. The treadmills can speed up unexpectedly while in use due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The recall involves the Cybex 445T, 455T, 530T, 450T, 500T, 515T, and 520T treadmill models. The treadmills were sold by Cybex International and Cybex dealers in the USA from January 2001 through September 2008 for between $5,500 and $7,000.

If you have one of these treadmills, immediately unplug it and stop using it. 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. 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 Cybex web site.

Previous models were recalled for fire hazard due to dust build-up. This recall is of different models of the Cybex treadmills from the previous recall.