Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings

CPSC Recall #06-104 — March 2, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number06-104
Recall DateMarch 2, 2006
Remedy TypeReplace
Units AffectedAbout 230 bindings
ManufacturerDecathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90.

Product

Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 230 Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings. The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.Name of Product: Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindingsUnits: About 230 bindingsManufacturer and Distributor: Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.Hazard: The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.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.Sold at: Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: 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.Consumer 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.

Hazard

The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.

Incidents & Injuries

Decathlon USA has received one report of a broken binding, though no injuries have been reported.

Remedy Instructions

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.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.

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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.