CPSC2006-03-03
Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Hazard
The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the snowboard bindings immediately and return them to a Decathlon store for a gift certificate or reimbursement. Consumers will also receive a free pair of self-heating snow gloves.
Sold at
Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90.
Affected count
About 230 bindings
Injuries reported
Decathlon USA has received one report of a broken binding, though no injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
Consumer contact
For more information, return the bindings to your local Decathlon store or call Decathlon at (800) 721-7780 between 8:30a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Decathlon's Web site at www.decathlon-usa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Snowboard-Bindings-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Don't want to check this manually?
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