Safety regulator, Flow International Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings
Recall 05087 · Jan 13, 2005 · Flow International Inc.
6,000
units affected
6,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05087
- Date
- Jan 13, 2005
- Company
- Flow International Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,000
- Product
- 2004 Flow MK Series Snowboard Bindings
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
This recall includes 2004 Flow MK series snowboard bindings with model numbers MK03, MK04, MK05 and MK110. The bindings affected by this recall can be identified by the shape of the rear lock lever and the cable adjustment wheel on the side of the baseplate (as shown in the photos). No other bindings are included in this recall.
What can happen
The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the bindings and return them to a Flow dealer to receive a free replacement axle pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever. Consumers also can contact Flow International to have a repair kit with instructions sent by mail.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Flow International has received 40 reports of the pins bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Snowboard shops nationwide, including Gart Sports/TSA and REI, from July 2004 through December 2004 for between $150 and $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2004 flow mk series snowboard bindings?
Consumers should stop using the bindings and return them to a Flow dealer to receive a free replacement axle pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever. Consumers also can contact Flow International to have a repair kit with instructions sent by mail.
What is the hazard?
The pin used to secure the rear snaplock lever to the bindings can bend or break.
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.