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Recall Details
| February 1, 2005 Alert #05-535 |
The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Rossignol and Dynastar Snowboard Bindings
Units: About 11,000 pairs
Manufacturer/Importer: Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc. of Williston, Vermont
Hazard: The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been reports of 23 broken bindings. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall includes all 2003/2004 model year Rossignol-brand HC 500, Zena, Unit Pack, HC Rental, and Unit Rental snowboard bindings. Also included are the 2003/2004 model year Dynastar-brand Classic RL and Classic Pack snowboard bindings. This recall does not involve current products (2004-2005) or other models.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores and ski and snowboard rental shops nationwide from October 2003 through December 2003 for about $130.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Remedy: Recalled snowboard bindings should be returned to the place of purchase for a free replacement binding of equal value. This recall was implemented in December 2003.
Consumer Contact: Contact Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. at 877-677-6092 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or Skis Dynastar, Inc. at 800-992-3962 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Related Recalls
The primary (drive) clutch can fail and can cause the clutch or clutch components to come loose, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
The toggle switch can separate from the transceiver, and prevent the transceiver from switching to search mode, making it difficult to locate a skier in an avalanche, which can result in severe bodily harm or death if a skier is buried under snow.
The boots can release from the binding unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The buckle on the helmet can disengage, posing a risk of head injury.
The helmets do not comply with the impact requirements of safety standards for helmets, posing a risk of head injury.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. Since the CPSC was established more than 50 years ago, it has worked to ensure the safety of consumer products, which has contributed to a decline in injuries associated with these products.
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