CPSC recall 12-134, announced March 20, 2012, covers Bon Hiver Snowboard Bindings (about 200 units). The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and return them to Bon Hiver for a free repair and a 20 percent refund of the purchase price. Recall contact: call (877) 456-2320, or email customerservice@bonhiver.com.
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Which products are included?
The recalled products are Bon Hiver Freebase snowboard bindings in the following models: 11 Series - Assault or Infrared, 13 Series - Arsenal or Hellfire and 18 Series - Stealth or Storm. The bindings are sold in pairs. Each binding is made up of two pieces: a boot base and a base plate. The boot base, which attaches to the snowboarder's boot, has a high back, ankle strap, toe strap and footplate. It is made of plastic and aluminum, has six magnets on the underside of the footplate and is made in the following colors: black, blue, red and white. The Bon Hiver logo appears on the back of the boot base near the top and across the ankle strap. The words "Bon Hiver Snowboarding" appear on the heel. The series number is located next to the logo on the back of the boot base and on the side of one of the footplates. The base plate is flat and made of black plastic. It has four locking mechanisms to attach it to the board.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The binding's base plate can fracture from impact during use, posing a fall hazard to snowboarders.
Incidents and injuries
Bon Hiver has received two reports of the base plates fracturing during use. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bindings and return them to Bon Hiver for a free repair and a 20 percent refund of the purchase price.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Bon Hiver
- Recall number
- 12-134
- Units
- About 200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- BonHiver.com and ski and snowboard retailers from November 2011 to December 2011 for between $260 and $350.
- Importer
- Bon Hiver Inc., of Chester, N.Y.
Snowboard Bindings
CPSC product type: Skiing/Snowboarding
Recall contact information
For additional information, please contact Bon Hiver at (877) 456-2320 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at customerservice@bonhiver.com
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