CPSC Recall in 2014: Cybex International Recalls Decline Free Weight Benches Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 14-707

Date: January 09, 2014

Product Name: Olympic Decline free weight bench

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

The frame of the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing fall and injury hazards.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: 234

Incidents:

The firm received nine reports of frames fatiguing near the weld point. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:

Sold by Cybex or its distributors directly to gyms from December 2008 through September 2013 for about $1,100.

Manufactured In:

United States