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Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

  • Recalled Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
  • Recalled Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
  • Recalled Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
  • Recalled Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
Name of Product:
Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
March 03, 2006
Units:

About 230 bindings

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.

Recall Details

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 bindings

Units: About 230 bindings

Manufacturer 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: China

Remedy: 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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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

Sold At:
Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90.
Manufacturer(s):
Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Distributor(s):
Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
06-104

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