Burton Recalls Snowboard Boots Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18753 · Jul 11, 2018 · Burton
4,800
units affected
4,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18753
- Date
- Jul 11, 2018
- Company
- Burton
- Units affected
- 4,800
- Product
- Snowboard boots
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Step On snowboard boots from the winter 2017-2019 seasons. The recalled boots were sold in a variety of colors. The model name is printed on the inside of the boot tongue. Season Model Name Color Winter 17-18 Sales Sample PHOTON STEP-ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Sales Sample PHOTON STEP-ON BOOT BLUE PRINT Winter 17-18 Sales Sample FELIX STEP-ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Sales Sample FELIX STEP-ON BOOT STATIC Winter 17-18 Sales Sample RULER STEP-ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Sales Sample RULER STEP-ON BOOT GREY TIE DYE Winter 17-18 Sales Sample RULER STEP-ON BOOT TAN Winter 17-18 Sales Sample LIMELIGHT STEP-ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Sales Sample LIMELIGHT STEP-ON BOOT BLACK/MULTI Winter 17-18 Sales Sample LIMELIGHT STEP-ON BOOT TAN Winter 17-18 Production PHOTON STEP ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Production PHOTON STEP ON BOOT BLUE PRINT Winter 17-18 Production FELIX STEP ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Production FELIX STEP ON BOOT STATIC Winter 17-18 Production RULER STEP ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Production RULER STEP ON BOOT GREY TIE DYE Winter 17-18 Production LIMELIGHT STEP ON BOOT BLACK Winter 17-18 Production LIMELIGHT STEP ON BOOT BLACK/MULTI Winter 18-19 Sales Sample PHOTON STEP ON BOOT CLOVER Winter 18-19 Sales Sample PHOTON STEP ON BOOT BLACK Winter 18-19 Sales Sample FELIX STEP ON BOOT BLACK Winter 18-19 Sales Sample RULER STEP ON BOOT BLACK Winter 18-19 Sales Sample RULER STEP ON BOOT BLACK/CAMO Winter 18-19 Sales Sample LIMELIGHT STEP ON BOOT BLACK...
What can happen
The boots can release from the binding unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard boots and contact Burton to receive a free new heel cleat. Burton is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Burton has received seven reports of the boots releasing from the binding unexpectedly. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Burton and other specialty stores nationwide and online at Burton.com and other websites from November 2016 through December 2017 for between $300 and $400.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snowboard boots?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard boots and contact Burton to receive a free new heel cleat. Burton is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The boots can release from the binding unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the user.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.