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CPSC, Flow International Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings

Recalled January 13, 2005 · CPSC recall 05087 · Flow

Snaplock lever with button lockCable adjustment wheelAxle pin
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.
Units
About 6,000
Incidents / injuries
Flow International has received 40 reports of the pins bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall includes 2004 Flow MK series snowboard bindings with model numbers MK03, MK04, MK05 and MK110. The bindings affected by this recall can be identified by the shape of the rear lock lever and the cable adjustment wheel on the side of the baseplate (as shown in the photos). No other bindings are included in this recall.

What to do

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.

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

Product
2004 Flow MK Series Snowboard Bindings
Imported by
Flow International Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Retailers
Snowboard shops nationwide, including Gart Sports/TSA and REI, from July 2004 through December 2004 for between $150 and $170.
Made in
China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →