CPSC2005-01-13
CPSC, Flow International Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings
Flow International Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard
The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bindings and return them to a Flow dealer to receive a free replacement axle pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever. Consumers also can contact Flow International to have a repair kit with instructions sent by mail.
Sold at
Snowboard shops nationwide, including Gart Sports/TSA and REI, from July 2004 through December 2004 for between $150 and $170.
Affected count
About 6,000
Injuries reported
Flow International has received 40 reports of the pins bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
2004 Flow MK Series Snowboard Bindings
Consumer contact
Consumers should contact a Flow Dealer for repair and information. For additional information, call Flow International at (800) 691-7611 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.flow.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Flow-International-Announce-Recall-of-Snowboard-Bindings-Don't want to check this manually?
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