CPSC2018-07-11
Burton Recalls Snowboard Boots Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Jia You Plastics, of China
Hazard
The boots can release from the binding unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard boots and contact Burton to receive a free new heel cleat. Burton is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold at
Burton and other specialty stores nationwide and online at Burton.com and other websites from November 2016 through December 2017 for between $300 and $400.
Affected count
About 4,800
Injuries reported
Burton has received seven reports of the boots releasing from the binding unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Snowboard boots
Consumer contact
Burton at 800-881-3138 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@burton.com or online at www.burton.com and click on “Step On Heel Cleat Update” for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Burton-Recalls-Snowboard-Boots-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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