CPSC recall 10-230, announced May 12, 2010, covers Rome Snowboards Snowboard Boot Bindings (about 2,900 units). The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings. Recall contact: call (866) 289-9990, or go to www.romesnowboards.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the Rome Snowboards Co. 2010 United snowboard bindings. The bindings come in black and red color themes and in sizes small, medium and large. Rome is printed on the highback. The bindings also have graphics on the back of the highback and on the rear portion of the baseplate.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Rome Snowboards
- Manufacturer
- Rome Snowboards Co., of Waterbury, Vt.
- Recall number
- 10-230
- Units
- About 2,900 in the United States and 220 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.
Snowboard Boot Bindings
CPSC product type: Skiing/Snowboarding
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Rome Snowboards at (866) 289-9990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.romesnowboards.com
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