Rome Snowboards Recalls Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10230 · May 12, 2010 · Rome Snowboards
2,900
units affected
2,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10230
- Date
- May 12, 2010
- Company
- Rome Snowboards
- Units affected
- 2,900
- Product
- Snowboard Boot Bindings
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Hazard
- Falls
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.
What can happen
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snowboard boot bindings?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
What is the hazard?
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
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.