2006 Line X-Fly and Line Pro Ski Boards
CPSC Recall #08-042 — October 22, 2007
Product
2006 Line X-Fly and Line Pro Ski Boards
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Line Skis, of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 1,250 2006 Line X-Fly and Line Pro Ski Boards. Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.Name of Product: 2006 Line X-Fly and Line Pro Ski BoardsUnits: About 1,250Manufacturer: Line Skis, of Seattle, Wash.Hazard: Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the screws that hold the binding to the ski board pulling out during use. No injuries have been reported.Description: The 2006 Line X-Fly and Line Pro model ski boards were sold in 90 and 99 centimeter lengths. The Pro model is a twin-tip ski which is turned up at both ends. "Pro 90" or "Pro 98" is printed on the tail. The X-Fly is a unidirectional ski which is turned up on one end. "Fly 90" or "Fly 99" is printed on the tail.Sold at: Ski, snowboard and sporting goods stores from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $180.Manufactured in: TaiwanRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boards and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If consumers are unable to return the ski boards to the place of purchase, contact the firm for instructions.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Line Skis at (800) 987-2576 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's website at www.lineskis.com.
Hazard
Screws installed improperly can cause the bindings to come loose or pull off the ski board during use, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received one report of the screws that hold the binding to the ski board pulling out during use. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski boards and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. If consumers are unable to return the ski boards to the place of purchase, contact the firm for instructions.
Units Affected
About 1,250
Sold At
Ski, snowboard and sporting goods stores from September 2006 through January 2007 for about $180.
Manufacturer
Line Skis, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured In
Taiwan