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Recalled: Riding lawn mowers and arm curl weightlifting machines

Posted at 7:27 AM, Aug 26, 2015
and last updated 2015-08-26 07:27:57-04

BETHESDA, Md. — The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a new batch of recalls this week, including certain kinds of riding lawn mowers, as well as fitness equipment.

Below is the information on these particular recalls.

Recalled fitness equipment

Recalled fitness equipment

Cybex International Arm Curl Machines — The swivel handles can break off from the frame causing users to hit themselves in the face or head, posing an impact injury hazard.  About 4,400 units are impacted.  The firm has received 108 reports of incidents, including 12 reports of injury to users. One injury involved loss of sight to one eye.  Cybex is contacting purchasers of the recalled arm curl machines directly.  Click here for more information on this recall.

Recalled lawn mower

Recalled lawn mower

Scag Liberty-Z zero-turn lawn mowers — The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.  About 4,400 units are impacted.  There are  five reports of gas tank leaks on the mowers. No injuries have been reported.  Click here for more information on this recall.