Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 10230 · announced May 12, 2010 · Rome Snowboards Co · 2,900 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact Rome Snowboards at (866) 289-9990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.romesnowboards.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.