CPSC recall 18211
Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2018-08-29
On 2018-08-29 the CPSC announced a recall of Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment by Cybex International, citing the weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18211 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2018-08-29 |
| Published | 2018-08-29 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Cybex International |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Cybex Smith Press plate-loaded weight-lifting equipment | This recall involves the Cybex Smith Press model 5340, manufactured and distributed from 1989 through 1993, and model 5341, manufactured and distributed from 1993 through 2009. The models have a weight bar seated between two parallel vertical tracks on latch pins. The weight bar can be moved up and down to perform upper body and lower body exercises. The equipment is used primarily in fitness facilities. The weight bar was sold with the Smith Press, and the weights were sold separately. The model number is printed on the base of the frame of the Smith Press equipment.
Reason
The weight bar can fall, posing serious injury hazards to the user.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Cybex-Recalls-WeightLifting-Equipment-Due-to-Serious-Injury-Hazards
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