CPSC2012-03-20
Bon Hiver Recalls Freebase Snowboard Bindings Due To Fall Hazard
Bon Hiver Inc., of Chester, N.Y.
Hazard
The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and return them to Bon Hiver for a free repair and a 20 percent refund of the purchase price.
Sold at
BonHiver.com and ski and snowboard retailers from November 2011 to December 2011 for between $260 and $350.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
Bon Hiver has received two reports of the base plates fracturing during use. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Snowboard Bindings
Consumer contact
For additional information, please contact Bon Hiver at (877) 456-2320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at customerservice@bonhiver.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Bon-Hiver-Recalls-Freebase-Snowboard-Bindings-Due-To-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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