K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | May 20 2008 |
Name of Products: | K2 “Auto” Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007 |
Units: | About 2,500 pairs |
Manufacturer: | Distributed by K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash. |
Hazard: | The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | This recall involves the 2007 model year K2 “Auto” snowboard bindings. They were sold in black or white. “K2” and “Auto” are printed on the toe strap. |
Sold at: | Snowboard, ski, and sporting goods retailers nationwide from August 2007 through May 2008 for about $230. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should stop using the recalled bindings immediately and take them to the retailer where purchased or contact K2 Sports directly to arrange for free shipment and repair. |
Consumer Contact: | K2 Sports |