Snowboard Bindings Recalled by K2 Sports Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 14727 · Apr 3, 2014 · K2 Sports
767
units affected
767
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14727
- Date
- Apr 3, 2014
- Company
- K2 Sports
- Units affected
- 767
- Product
- K2 Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings
- Product type
- Snowboarding
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings. Kwicker bindings are black and silver with a green release lever knob and have item number B1304028010 printed on the binding's box. Kwicker BC bindings are silver with a green release lever knob and green lock loop and have item number B1304027010 printed on the binding's box. KWICKER is printed in white on the side of the Kwicker bindings and on the top of the Kwicker BC bindings.
What can happen
The bindings can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and contact K2 Sports to arrange for free replacement bindings and installation. K2 Sports is contacting its customers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Sporting goods stores nationwide from October 2013 through December 2013 for about $200.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled k2 kwicker and kwicker bc snowboard bindings?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and contact K2 Sports to arrange for free replacement bindings and installation. K2 Sports is contacting its customers directly.
What is the hazard?
The bindings can release unexpectedly, 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.