CPSCGeneral Alert
Snowboard Bindings Recalled by K2 Sports Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Published: April 3, 2014Recall ID: 14727Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The bindings can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
K2 Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Snowboard-Bindings-Recalled-by-K2-Sports |
| Title | Snowboard Bindings Recalled by K2 Sports Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14727.KwickerLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Kwicker snowboard binding |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14727.KwickerBCLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Kwicker BC snowboard binding |
| Hazards › Name | The bindings can release unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | K2 Kwicker and Kwicker BC snowboard bindings |
| Products › Type | Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 68281 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 767 |
| Recall I D | 1806 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | K2 Sports, of Seattle, Wash. |
| Retailers › Name | Sporting goods stores nationwide from October 2013 through December 2013 for about $200. |
| Recall Date | 2014-04-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 14727 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | K2 Sports at (800) 985-2191 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at kwicker@k2sports.com or online at www.k2sports.com and click on "Important Safety Information" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |