CPSC2010-05-12
Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Rome Snowboards Co., of Waterbury, Vt.
Hazard
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
Sold at
Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Affected count
About 2,900 in the United States and 220 in Canada
Injuries reported
The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Snowboard Boot Bindings
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Rome Snowboards at (866) 289-9990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.romesnowboards.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Rome-Snowboards-Recalls-Bindings-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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