CPSCGeneral Alert
Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Published: March 3, 2006Recall ID: 06104Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Snowboard-Bindings-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard- |
| Title | Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/252c2bd4f22e447bae3b56cac73fc50b.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Snowboard Binding |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f69d4e0dc7ba45fbbf60529a07cb67f4.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Snowboard Binding |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9cc7da332e4547d490d8119bd4e4ccf1.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Snowboard Binding |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6bd3eaa6dbef4d22a67e461989c1c842.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Snowboard Binding |
| Hazards › Name | The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury. |
| Injuries › Name | Decathlon USA has received one report of a broken binding, though no injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Quechua "Rn'x7FX" snowboard bindings |
| Products › Type | Skiing/Snowboarding |
| Products › Category I D | 2130 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 230 bindings |
| Recall I D | 3221 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Decathlon USA stores in Massachusetts from October 2005 through December 2005 for about $90. |
| Recall Date | 2006-03-03T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 06104 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Decathlon USA, of Wilmington, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, return the bindings to your local Decathlon store or call Decathlon at (800) 721-7780 between 8:30a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Decathlon's Web site at www.decathlon-usa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-05-17T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |