CPSCGeneral Alert
K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard
Published: May 20, 2008Recall ID: 08273Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
K2 "Auto" Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/K2-Sports-Recalls-Snowboard-Bindings-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | K2 Sports Recalls Snowboard Bindings Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7ebc3c57dbee493d9f0a2c301120f0de.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Snowboard Bindings |
| Hazards › Name | The cable that links the toe strap to the binding could break, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | K2 "Auto" Series Snowboard Bindings, Model Year 2007 |
| Products › Type | Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 2130 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 2,500 pairs |
| Recall I D | 4294 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Snowboard, ski, and sporting goods retailers nationwide from August 2007 through May 2008 for about $230. |
| Recall Date | 2008-05-20T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash. |
| Recall Number | 08273 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact K2 Sports at (800) 985-2191 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email the company at autobindingupgrade@k2sports.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.k2snowboarding.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Hong Kong |