CPSC, Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings

Recalled February 1, 2005 · CPSC recall 05535 · Rossignol, and Dynastar

Hazard

The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.

Remedy

Recalled snowboard bindings should be returned to the place of purchase for a free replacement binding of equal value. This recall was implemented in December 2003.

Units

About 11,000 pairs

Incidents / injuries

There have been reports of 23 broken bindings. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall includes all 2003/2004 model year Rossignol-brand HC 500, Zena, Unit Pack, HC Rental, and Unit Rental snowboard bindings. Also included are the 2003/2004 model year Dynastar-brand Classic RL and Classic Pack snowboard bindings. This recall does not involve current products (2004-2005) or other models.

What to do

Recalled snowboard bindings should be returned to the place of purchase for a free replacement binding of equal value. This recall was implemented in December 2003.

Contact

Contact Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. at 877-677-6092 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or Skis Dynastar, Inc. at 800-992-3962 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Product

Rossignol and Dynastar Snowboard Bindings

Manufacturer(s)

Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc. of Williston, Vermont

Retailers

Sporting goods stores and ski and snowboard rental shops nationwide, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $130.

Made in

Taiwan

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