Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 06104 · Mar 3, 2006 · Decathlon USA
230
units affected
230
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06104
- Date
- Mar 3, 2006
- Company
- Decathlon USA
- Units affected
- 230
- Product
- Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
- Product type
- Skiing/Snowboarding
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The model Rn'x7FX Quechua snowboard bindings are white or black. The word "Quechua" is located on the back of the binding. The model number is stamped on the box. Other Quechua snowboard bindings are unaffected by the recall but consumers may bring them to the store for proper identification.
What can happen
The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the snowboard bindings immediately and return them to a Decathlon store for a gift certificate or reimbursement. Consumers will also receive a free pair of self-heating snow gloves.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Decathlon USA has received one report of a broken binding, though no injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled quechua "rn'x7fx" snowboard bindings?
Consumers should stop using the snowboard bindings immediately and return them to a Decathlon store for a gift certificate or reimbursement. Consumers will also receive a free pair of self-heating snow gloves.
What is the hazard?
The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
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.