Snowboard Boot Bindings
CPSC Recall #10-230 — May 11, 2010
Product
Snowboard Boot Bindings
Description
This recall involves the Rome Snowboards Co. 2010 United snowboard bindings. The bindings come in black and red color themes and in sizes small, medium and large. Rome is printed on the highback. The bindings also have graphics on the back of the highback and on the rear portion of the baseplate.
Hazard
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
Units Affected
About 2,900 in the United States and 220 in Canada
Sold At
The snowboard bindings were sold at snow sports retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $160.
Manufacturer
Rome Snowboards Co., of Waterbury, Vt.
Manufactured In
China