Cybex International Olympic Decline free-weight bench
Details: 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 that accommodates a 7-foot-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.
Why: The frame of the bench can collapse forward onto the user, posing fall and injury hazards.
Incidents: The firm received nine reports of frames fatiguing near the weld point. No injuries were reported.
How many: 234
For more: Call Cybex Internationals at 888-678-3846 from 6 a.m. to 3 Monday through Friday or go to and click on Support for more information.
U.S. Boiler Gas-fired hot-water boilers
Details: This recall involves U.S. Boiler ESC, PVG and SCG model cast-iron hot-water boilers that use natural gas or liquid petroleum to heat water for residential space heating. The boilers are light blue r with black trim, about 40 inches tall, about 26 inches deep and range from 12 to 31 inches wide. The model name and U.S. Boiler logo are on the front cover of the boiler. The front cover of the boiler is vented. Recalled boilers were manufactured between December 2005 and February 2013. The model number, serial number and manufacturing date are located on a silver label on the top panel of ESC models and on the inside of PVG and SCG models on the right side panel. The manufacturing date appears in the upper right corner of the silver label in the MM/YYYY format. The model numbers and serial number ranges included in this recall are available at .
Why: The air-pressure switch can fail to shut down the burners when there is a blockage in the vent system, allowing the boiler to emit excessive amounts of carbon monoxide and posing a CO poisoning hazard to the consumer.
Incidents: None reported
How many: About 26,000
For more: Call U.S. Boiler at 888-432-8887 from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or go to and click on CPSC Product Recall Announcement for more information.
Norwood Furniture Science Tables
Details: This recall involves Norwood Furniture’s science tables. The rectangular tables have a black laminate finish tabletop with a light brown hardwood base and four legs. There are black floor grips at the bottom of each wooden leg. The table has two rectangular, front-open compartments. The affected products include item numbers, NOR-PIH1027-SO for the 24″ W x 48″ L x 30″ H table, NOR-PIH1028-SO for the 24″ W x 54″ L x 30″ H table and NOR-PIH1029-SO for the 24″ W x 60″ L x 30″ H table. Consumers can locate the item number on the underside of the tabletop which is listed with the Commercial Furniture phone number, the OCI# and Country of Origin:China.
Why: The wooden legs can split causing instability and posing an injury hazard to users
Incidents: There have been eight reports of instability of the tables, three of which are reports of the legs splitting. No reported injuries.
How many: 655
For more: Call School Outfitters at 866-619-1776 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or go to and click on E-mail Customer Service for additional information.
