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Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled March 3, 2006 · CPSC recall 06104 · Snowboard

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Hazard
The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the snowboard bindings immediately and return them to a Decathlon store for a gift certificate or reimbursement. Consumers will also receive a free pair of self-heating snow gloves.
Units
About 230 bindings
Incidents / injuries
Decathlon USA has received one report of a broken binding, though no injuries have been reported.

Description

The model Rn'x7FX Quechua snowboard bindings are white or black. The word "Quechua" is located on the back of the binding. The model number is stamped on the box. Other Quechua snowboard bindings are unaffected by the recall but consumers may bring them to the store for proper identification.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the snowboard bindings immediately and return them to a Decathlon store for a gift certificate or reimbursement. Consumers will also receive a free pair of self-heating snow gloves.

Contact

For more information, return the bindings to your local Decathlon store or call Decathlon at (800) 721-7780 between 8:30a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Decathlon's Web site at www.decathlon-usa.com

Product
Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
Manufacturer(s)
Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Retailers
Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90.
Made in
China

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