Safety regulator, Rossignol, and Dynastar Announce Recall of Snowboard Bindings
Recall 05535 · Feb 1, 2005 · Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc.
11,000
units affected
11,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05535
- Date
- Feb 1, 2005
- Company
- Rossignol Ski Company, Inc. and Skis Dynastar, Inc.
- Units affected
- 11,000
- Product
- Rossignol and Dynastar Snowboard Bindings
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been reports of 23 broken bindings. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores and ski and snowboard rental shops nationwide, from October 2003 through December 2003, for about $130.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled rossignol and dynastar snowboard bindings?
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.
What is the hazard?
The baseplate of the binding can break, resulting in loss of control and possible fall and injury to the snowboarder.
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.