CPSC recall 15-087, announced March 3, 2015, covers Flow 2014 Flite-series snowboard bindings (about 10,400 units). A pin can disengage and cause the binding to open, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 30 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Flow Sports for a free repair or to return the bindings for free replacement bindings or a full refund. Recall contact: call (855) 920-9955, or go to www.flow.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Flow 2014 Flite-series snowboard bindings with model names Flite, Haylo, Micron Youth, Flite LTD and Flite MTN. The bindings have a snaplock lever on the rear, a cable adjustment dial on the side of the baseplate, a matte texture finish on the baseplate and a glossy "Flow" and Flow's logo on the hiback. They are black; black and white; black, white and blue; or black, white, blue and yellow. "Flow" is printed on the side of the bindings.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A pin can disengage and cause the binding to open, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Flow Sports has received 30 reports of the pins disengaging from the bindings. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Flow Sports for a free repair or to return the bindings for free replacement bindings or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Flow Sports
- Recall number
- 15-087
- Units
- About 10,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Dick's Sporting Goods, EVO, SNSboards, Sport Chalet, The House, Wired Sport, Zumiez and other stores nationwide and online from July 2014 through February 2015 for between $110 and $150 for the bindings.
- Importer
- Flow Sports Inc., of San Clemente, Calif.
Flow 2014 Flite-series snowboard bindings
CPSC product type: Snowboarding
Recall contact information
Flow Sports toll-free at (855) 920-9955 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.flow.com and click on "Safety Notice" for more information.
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